Enrollment
476
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M.L. King Jr. Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at M.L. King Jr. Es
M.L. King Jr. Es is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,778 Oklahoma schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oklahoma City's public schools, it stands alongside Epic Charter School Elementary (14,019 students): M.L. King Jr. Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 19.2:1).
Oklahoma City also operates Northwest Classen Hs (1,914 students) and U. S. Grant Hs (1,680 students) alongside M.L. King Jr. Es.
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 M.L. King Jr. Es compares
M.L. King Jr. Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,529
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oklahoma avg of $12,594
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oklahoma City, which includes M.L. King Jr. Es.
$13,529
Per student
+7%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 32.9%
Federal 34.2%
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 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
- 1,914
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is M.L. King Jr. Es a good school?
M.L. King Jr. Es earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oklahoma 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 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.
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