At a glance
Reported students
105
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
134
Dr Martin Luther King Academy: 105 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.7:1
What the reported data says about Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Muskegon. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. NCES reports 105 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (90.5%) and White (5.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr Martin Luther King Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.4 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.7%
- Hispanic2.9%
- Black90.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–02
134 reported students
Muskegon Heights Academy
High · Grades 06–12
253 reported students
Public schools near Dr Martin Luther King Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary Academy Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System | PK–02 | 134 | 0.6 mi |
| Glenside Elementary Elementary · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | KG–05 | 185 | 1.6 mi |
| Campbell Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 454 | 1.8 mi |
| Oakview Elementary School Elementary · Muskegon Public Schools of the City of | PK–05 | 438 | 2 mi |
| Three Oaks Public School Academy Elementary · Charter · Three Oaks Public School Academy | PK–06 | 363 | 2 mi |
| Muskegon Maritime Academy Elementary · Charter · Muskegon Maritime Academy | PK–05 | 141 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Martin Luther King Academy
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Academy serve?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System.
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy reported 105 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 226 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 105 students and 7.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr Martin Luther King Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dr Martin Luther King Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.7% 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 Dr Martin Luther King Academy in?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, based in Muskegon Heights, MI, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edgewood Elementary Academy (0.6 mi), Glenside Elementary (1.6 mi), Campbell Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.