Enrollment
511
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Luther King Elem School
Martin Luther King Elem School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, enrolling 511 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Michigan average.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by Asian (43%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ann Arbor Public Schools spends $17,642 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ann Arbor's elementary schools, it stands alongside Logan Elementary School (349 students): Martin Luther King Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 12.5:1).
Ann Arbor Public Schools also operates Huron High School (1,696 students) and Pioneer High School (1,671 students) alongside Martin Luther King Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin Luther King Elem School compares
Martin Luther King Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,642
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ann Arbor Public Schools, which includes Martin Luther King Elem School.
$17,642
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martin Luther King Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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