- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vancouver, WA
Martin Luther King Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530927001576
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Martin Luther King Elementary grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 530927001576 · Vancouver, WA Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Martin Luther King Elementary grew from 433 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school 514
Martin Luther King Elementary
514 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Elementary reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Elementary compares
Martin Luther King Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 57% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 33.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Martin Luther King Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Vancouver
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Marrion Elementary School
Standard public school
528 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Sifton Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Endeavour Elementary School
Standard public school
471 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary School
Standard public school
467 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Burton Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 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 (~514 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Elementary
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary?
Martin Luther King Elementary has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Elementary?
70.7% of students at Martin Luther King Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Elementary?
Martin Luther King Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 rank among schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Elementary ranks #10 of 10 schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Martin Luther King Elementary, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.