- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodbridge, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510313001952
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 27
- schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510313001952 · Woodbridge, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 454
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
454 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Asian 27.5%
African American 17.8%
White 13.7%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Woodbridge
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyle R. Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
875 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Springwoods Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Fannie W. Fitzgerald Elementary
Standard public school
829 students 12:1 students per teacher
Leesylvania Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Antietam Elementary
Standard public school
752 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sonnie Penn Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.7:1 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
67.6% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 33.5% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks #4 of 27 schools in Woodbridge, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Woodbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.