- Enrollment
- 2,887
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, FL
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120048000745
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #25 of 94
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks #25 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
355 on latest CCD 120048000745 · Jacksonville, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 18.7:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students)
Resource Investment Index #25 of 94 schools in Jacksonville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atlantic Coast
Atlantic Coast High School
2,887 students
- Sandalwood Hig
Sandalwood High School
2,627 students
- Mandarin High
Mandarin High School
2,343 students
- Duncan U. Flet
Duncan U. Fletcher High School
2,184 students
- First Coast Hi
First Coast High School
2,098 students
- This school 355
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
355 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 64% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duval reports $11,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandalwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mandarin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duncan U. Fletcher High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
85.4% of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks #25 of 94 schools in Jacksonville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Duval?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, Duval also operates Atlantic Coast High School (2,887 students), Sandalwood High School (2,627 students), and Mandarin High School (2,343 students). See the Duval district page for the complete list.