- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Providence, RI
Martin Luther King El. School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440090000230
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King El. School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King El. School has class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King El. School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Martin Luther King El. School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 440090000230 · Providence, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 15.4:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Martin Luther King El. School held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King El. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- This school 430
Martin Luther King El. School
430 students
What this shows Martin Luther King El. School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King El. School compares
Martin Luther King El. School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 62% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 19.1%
White 17.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Martin Luther King El. School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King El. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King El. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Providence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
635 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Asa Messer El. School
Standard public school
557 students 18:1 students per teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View School
Standard public school
433 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Times2 Middle/High School
Standard public school
383 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King El. School
How many students attend Martin Luther King El. School?
Martin Luther King El. School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King El. School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King El. School?
64.1% of students at Martin Luther King El. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King El. School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King El. School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King El. School?
Martin Luther King El. School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King El. School rank among schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King El. School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Martin Luther King El. School, Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students), Central High School (1,050 students), and Mount Pleasant High (997 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.