- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nashville, TN
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470318001962
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #18 of 49
- schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,280
- students enrolled
Martin Luther King Jr School has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr School ranks #18 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr School held near 1,219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470318001962 · Nashville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
1,280 enr · 21.3:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Antioch High School (2,212 students)
Martin Luther King Jr School held near 1,219 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Antioch High S
Antioch High School
2,212 students
- Cane Ridge Hig
Cane Ridge High School
1,982 students
- John Overton H
John Overton High
1,942 students
- Mcgavock High
Mcgavock High
1,844 students
- Hunters Lane H
Hunters Lane High
1,414 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Jr School
1,280 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr School reports 1,280 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 Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,280
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Martin Luther King Jr School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Davidson County reports $17,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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833 students 13:1 students per teacher
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Standard public school
810 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Harpeth Valley Elementary
Standard public school
803 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Una Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
Standard public school
779 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 (~1,280 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 1,280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nashville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,211 (2022-23) → 1,219 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr School is 21.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 48.4% of enrollment, in Nashville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr School?
Martin Luther King Jr School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 School rank among schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr School ranks #18 of 49 schools in Nashville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Davidson County?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr School, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.