- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, 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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130387002419
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 2
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 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387002419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 130387002419 · Columbus, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 14.8:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 503 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 36.0 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
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school 487
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School reports 487 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High 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
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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Nationwide elementary 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 (~487 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 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), up 47.
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 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
96.5% 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 69.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, 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 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, 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 elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.