- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wyandanch, NY
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 363180004234
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wyandanch · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New York
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY.
School address
District: Wyandanch Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 363180004234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Martin Luther King Elementary School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 363180004234 · Wyandanch, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 13.4:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students)
Martin Luther King Elementary School held near 614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandanch Memo
Wyandanch Memorial High School
850 students
- Milton L Olive
Milton L Olive Middle School
546 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Elementary School
538 students
- Lafrancis Hard
Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Elementary School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 58% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 75% in New York - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$29,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
African American 26.6%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Martin Luther King Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Wyandanch Union Free School District reports $29,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandanch Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton L Olive Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wyandanch, NY. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Elementary School?
88.9% of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Wyandanch, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Wyandanch?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wyandanch, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wyandanch on the city page.
What other schools are in Wyandanch Union Free School District?
Besides Martin Luther King Elementary School, Wyandanch Union Free School District also operates Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students), Milton L Olive Middle School (546 students), and Lafrancis Hardiman Elementary School (538 students). See the Wyandanch Union Free School District district page for the complete list.