Enrollment
234
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Detroit, MI
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260013100781Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 Education Center Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools.
- #25 of 31
- elementary schools in Detroit · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks #25 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, MI.
School address
NCES ID 260013100781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Detroit, Michigan, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 94% of Michigan schools and 49% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #230, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (78%) and White (21%) (diversity index 35/100).
Among Detroit's elementary schools, it stands alongside Voyageur Academy (789 students): Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 25.5:1).
Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy is a single-school charter district, so Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Jr Education Center Academy compares
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 67% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
26:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
African American 78.2%
White 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy, which includes Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy.
$11,529
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.3%
State 86.5%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Detroit
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Voyageur Academy
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Legacy Charter Academy
Standard public school
738 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Standard public school
707 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary
Standard public school
389 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Standard public school
378 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~234 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Detroit, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 26:1, which is 49% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
90.5% of students at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is African American at 78.2% of enrollment, in Detroit, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Education Center Academy rank among elementary schools in Detroit?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks #25 of 31 elementary schools in Detroit, 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 Detroit on the city page.
Is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy a good school?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy?
None; Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy is a single-school charter district, and Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is its only campus.
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