- Enrollment
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oklahoma City, OK
M.L. King Jr. Es
Federal NCES profile for M.L. King Jr. Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 402277001161
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M.L. King Jr. Es earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oklahoma schools.
- #70 of 77
- schools in Oklahoma City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 476
- students enrolled
M.L. King Jr. Es has class sizes larger than 79% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M.L. King Jr. Es ranks #70 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK.
School address
District: Oklahoma City · Oklahoma
NCES ID 402277001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
M.L. King Jr. Es grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 402277001161 · Oklahoma City, OK Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 18.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students)
M.L. King Jr. Es grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oklahoma schools → · Find another →
M.L. King Jr. Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Clas
Northwest Classen Hs
1,914 students
- U. S. Grant Hs
U. S. Grant Hs
1,680 students
- Capitol Hill H
Capitol Hill Hs
1,494 students
- Taft Ms
Taft Ms
1,096 students
- Classen Ms of
Classen Ms of Advanced Studies
916 students
- This school 476
M.L. King Jr. Es
476 students
What this shows M.L. King Jr. Es reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How M.L. King Jr. Es compares
M.L. King Jr. Es is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$13,335
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $13,168
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 12.4%
White 3.6%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, M.L. King Jr. Es is less mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oklahoma City reports $13,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M.L. King Jr. Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Classen Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| U. S. Grant Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Classen Ms of Advanced Studies | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M.L. King Jr. Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,680
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Oklahoma City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Epic Charter School Elementary
Standard public school
14,019 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
John W Rex Charter Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie View Es
Standard public school
788 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hilldale Es
Standard public school
761 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Windsor Hills Es
Standard public school
720 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Es
Standard public school
700 students 16.3:1 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about M.L. King Jr. Es
How many students attend M.L. King Jr. Es?
M.L. King Jr. Es has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oklahoma City, OK. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M.L. King Jr. Es?
The student-teacher ratio at M.L. King Jr. Es is 18.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M.L. King Jr. Es?
The largest demographic group at M.L. King Jr. Es is African American at 63.7% of enrollment, in Oklahoma City, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M.L. King Jr. Es?
M.L. King Jr. Es has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 M.L. King Jr. Es rank among schools in Oklahoma City?
By Resource Investment Index, M.L. King Jr. Es ranks #70 of 77 schools in Oklahoma City, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oklahoma City on the city page.
What other schools are in Oklahoma City?
Besides M.L. King Jr. Es, Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students), U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students), and Capitol Hill Hs (1,494 students). See the Oklahoma City district page for the complete list.