- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+17.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 130183002316 · Albany, GA Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 19.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School grew from 382 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+17.8%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
537 students
What this shows Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School compares
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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.
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
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,191
- 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
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 (~537 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 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.