- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510324003023
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #57 of 63
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 97.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 74% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ranks #57 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324003023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 510324003023 · Richmond, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 15.4:1 · 97.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center held near 204 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school 185
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center
185 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.5% | ▲ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Virginia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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
African American 89.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Falling Creek Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Maybeury Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dumbarton Elementary
Standard public school
684 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tuckahoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 16.6:1 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is 15.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
97.5% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is African American at 89.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ranks #57 of 63 schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.