Enrollment
303
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 362937003957
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School — Utica, NY
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 21/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Utica City School District · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School reports 303 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% below the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the New York average and 73% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1515 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 61.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Utica City School District spends $22,010 per pupil district-wide, below the New York average of $29,727 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.1% from local sources (property taxes), 75.3% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 60% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 60% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 46% in New York — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
61.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,010
per pupil, district-wide
— below New York avg of $29,727
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Per 1515 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 303 Top 25% in New York — larger than 75% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 11.2:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.8% +60% vs state
NCES ID 362937003957
Student demographics
African American 33.7%
Asian 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
White 10.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: African American at 33.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.2
Students per counselor 1515:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 61.7%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Utica City School District, which includes Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
$22,010
Per student
-26%
vs New York
Avg $29,727
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 75.3%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,820
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Utica
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Watson Williams Elementary School
Standard public school
590 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Kernan Elementary School
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585 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Roscoe Conkling Elementary School
Standard public school
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Albany Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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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 303 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in UTICA, NY.
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 11.2:1, which is 4% lower than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
89.8% of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
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 33.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in UTICA, NY.
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 21/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.