Enrollment
538
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Luther King Elementary School
Martin Luther King Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wyandanch, New York, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 88.9% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 538 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 819 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #732, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wyandanch Union Free School District also operates Wyandanch Memorial High School (850 students) and Milton L Olive Middle School (546 students) alongside Martin Luther King Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$27,793
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wyandanch Union Free School District, which includes Martin Luther King Elementary School.
$27,793
Per student
+5%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+67%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 61.2%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martin Luther King Elementary School a good school?
Martin Luther King Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New York 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 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.
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