Enrollment
350
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monroe, LA
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220108000794
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- middle schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Junior High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.8%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin Luther King Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martin Luther King Junior High School
Martin Luther King Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 350 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 85.8% of students qualify for free meals, 37% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Louisiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 350 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Monroe's middle schools, it stands alongside East Ouachita Middle School (498 students): Martin Luther King Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students) and Wossman High School (635 students) alongside Martin Luther King Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin Luther King Junior High School compares
Martin Luther King Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 37% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 45% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$14,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 97.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Martin Luther King Junior High School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Monroe School District, which includes Martin Luther King Junior High School.
$14,890
Per student
-9%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.4%
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.
How Martin Luther King Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar middle schools in Monroe
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Ouachita Middle School
Standard public school
498 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Neville Junior High School
Standard public school
474 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Carroll Junior High School
Standard public school
348 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Richwood Junior High School
Standard public school
347 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ouachita Junior High School
Standard public school
312 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Junior High School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior High School?
Martin Luther King Junior High School has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior High School is 15.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Junior High School?
85.8% of students at Martin Luther King Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Junior High School is African American at 97.4% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Junior High School?
Martin Luther King Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Junior High School rank among middle schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks #5 of 6 middle schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Martin Luther King Junior High School a good school?
Martin Luther King Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Martin Luther King Junior High School, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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