- Enrollment
- 2,359
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yakima, WA
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 531011001814
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #11 of 17
- elementary schools in Yakima · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Washington
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary has class sizes smaller than 81% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA.
School address
District: Yakima School District · Washington
NCES ID 531011001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 531011001814 · Yakima, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 13.5:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis High School (2,359 students)
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis High Sch
Davis High School
2,359 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High School
2,258 students
- Franklin Middl 848
Franklin Middle School
848 students
- Wilson Middle 840
Wilson Middle School
840 students
- Lewis & Clark 815
Lewis & Clark Middle School
815 students
- This school 485
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
485 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr Elementary reports 485 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 97% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Washington - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$18,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 5.8%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Yakima School District reports $18,941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Yakima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ridgeview Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Summitview Elementary
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Robertson Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Terrace Heights Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~485 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 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yakima, WA. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
88.7% of students at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
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 91.8% of enrollment, in Yakima, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 elementary schools in Yakima?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary ranks #11 of 17 elementary schools in Yakima, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Yakima on the city page.
What other schools are in Yakima School District?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr Elementary, Yakima School District also operates Davis High School (2,359 students), Eisenhower High School (2,258 students), and Franklin Middle School (848 students). See the Yakima School District district page for the complete list.