At a glance
Reported students
675
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
596
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School: 675 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 548
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Macon. It is one of 35 current school records connected to Bibb County. NCES reports 675 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (92%) and White (2.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black92%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bibb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
712 reported students
Veterans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
715 reported students
Southfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
Springdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
609 reported students
Heard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Rosa Taylor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
583 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burdell Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 433 | 0.8 mi |
| Williams Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 294 | 2.9 mi |
| Alexander II Magnet School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 465 | 3.2 mi |
| Vineville Academy Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 479 | 3.4 mi |
| Bernd Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 356 | 3.6 mi |
| Ingram/Pye Elementary School Elementary · Bibb County | PK–05 | 450 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School serve?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bibb County.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School reported 675 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 548 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 675 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bibb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School in?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is part of Bibb County, based in Macon, GA, which operates 35 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burdell Elementary School (0.8 mi), Williams Elementary School (2.9 mi), Alexander II Magnet School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.