Enrollment
537
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, GA
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130183002316
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 12
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183002316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, Georgia, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Georgia schools and 33% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 537 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #262.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Albany's public schools, it stands alongside Live Oak Elementary School (833 students): Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 16:1).
Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students) and Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students) alongside Martin Luther King- Jr. 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- Jr. Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$16,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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 95.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.4, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dougherty County, which includes Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
$16,262
Per student
+17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 42.8%
Federal 27.4%
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- Jr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Albany
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
833 students 16:1 students per teacher
Radium Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 22:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
630 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Lake Park Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Coachman Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Robert H Harvey Elementary School
Standard public school
431 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
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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 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, GA.
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 19.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks #5 of 12 schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School a good school?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia 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 Dougherty County?
Besides Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.
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