- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ann Arbor, MI
Martin Luther King Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260282004034
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 18
- elementary schools in Ann Arbor · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Elem School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elem School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI.
School address
District: Ann Arbor Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260282004034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Martin Luther King Elem School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 260282004034 · Ann Arbor, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
511 enr · 17.6:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Huron High School (1,696 students)
Martin Luther King Elem School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huron High Sch
Huron High School
1,696 students
- Pioneer High S
Pioneer High School
1,671 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,237 students
- Slauson Middle
Slauson Middle School
729 students
- Clague Middle
Clague Middle School
696 students
- This school 511
Martin Luther King Elem School
511 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Elem School reports 511 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Elem School compares
Martin Luther King Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 84% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,271
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 42.9%
White 28.4%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Martin Luther King Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ann Arbor Public Schools reports $19,271 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slauson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clague Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Ann Arbor
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~511 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Elem School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elem School?
Martin Luther King Elem School has 511 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Elem School?
8.9% of students at Martin Luther King Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Elem School is Asian at 42.9% of enrollment, in Ann Arbor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Elem School?
Martin Luther King Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Elem School rank among elementary schools in Ann Arbor?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elem School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Ann Arbor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ann Arbor on the city page.
What other schools are in Ann Arbor Public Schools?
Besides Martin Luther King Elem School, Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students), Pioneer High School (1,671 students), and Skyline High School (1,237 students). See the Ann Arbor Public Schools district page for the complete list.