- Enrollment
- 1,786
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jersey City, NJ
Martin Luther King Jr. School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340783002792
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 28
- schools in Jersey City · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks #1 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ.
School address
District: Jersey City Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340783002792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 340783002792 · Jersey City, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 11.9:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. School held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William L Dick
William L Dickinson High School
1,786 students
- James J Ferris
James J Ferris High School
1,364 students
- Cornelia F. Br
Cornelia F. Bradford School
1,082 students
- Joseph H. Bren
Joseph H. Brensinger School
926 students
- Christa Mcauli
Christa Mcauliffe School
906 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Jr. School
752 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. School reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. School compares
Martin Luther King Jr. School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 120% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$27,184
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.3%
Asian 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Martin Luther King Jr. School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jersey City Public Schools reports $27,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William L Dickinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James J Ferris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornelia F. Bradford School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Christa Mcauliffe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jersey City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School has 752 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jersey City, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. School?
65.1% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. School is White at 51.3% of enrollment, in Jersey City, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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. School rank among schools in Jersey City?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks #1 of 28 schools in Jersey City, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jersey City on the city page.
What other schools are in Jersey City Public Schools?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. School, Jersey City Public Schools also operates William L Dickinson High School (1,786 students), James J Ferris High School (1,364 students), and Cornelia F. Bradford School (1,082 students). See the Jersey City Public Schools district page for the complete list.