At a glance
Reported students
752
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Martin Luther King Jr. School: 752 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. 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
- 807
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Jr. School
Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Jersey City. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Jersey City Public Schools. NCES reports 752 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 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 White (51.3%) and Asian (20.3%). English learners represent 17.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.3%. 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. School
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 17.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.3%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black8.1%
- Asian20.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial1.3%
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 Jersey City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rafael Cordero y Molina
Elementary · Grades PK–08
794 reported students
Mahatma K. Gandhi School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
821 reported students
Charles E. Trefurt School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
668 reported students
Dr. Michael Conti School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
651 reported students
James F. Murray School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
642 reported students
Alexander D. Sullivan School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
638 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Jr. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahatma K. Gandhi School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 821 | 0.4 mi |
| Jersey City Golden Door Charter School Elementary · Charter · Jersey City Golden Door Charter School | PK–08 | 662 | 0.6 mi |
| The Ethical Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct | KG–08 | 357 | 0.6 mi |
| Joseph H. Brensinger School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–08 | 926 | 0.7 mi |
| Jotham W. Wakeman School Elementary · Jersey City Public Schools | PK–05 | 617 | 0.7 mi |
| Learning Community Charter School Elementary · Charter · The Learning Community Charter School | PK–08 | 634 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. School
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jersey City Public Schools.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School reported 752 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 807 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 752 students and 64.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jersey City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Jr. School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.1% 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. School in?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is part of Jersey City Public Schools, based in Jersey City, NJ, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Jr. School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mahatma K. Gandhi School (0.4 mi), Jersey City Golden Door Charter School (0.6 mi), The Ethical Community Charter School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.