At a glance
Reported students
476
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
509
M.L. King Jr. ES: 476 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
16.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 348
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.6:1
What the reported data says about M.L. King Jr. ES
M.L. King Jr. ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Oklahoma City. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Oklahoma City. NCES reports 476 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, close to the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. 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 M.L. King Jr. ES
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.4 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?
- 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
- English learners
- 6.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White3.6%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black63.7%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial12.4%
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 Oklahoma City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southern Hills ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
472 reported students
Buchanan ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
460 reported students
Cleveland ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
456 reported students
Thelma R. Parks ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
498 reported students
Hillcrest ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
499 reported students
Nichols Hills ES
Elementary · Grades PK–04
499 reported students
Public schools near M.L. King Jr. ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk Jackson Leadership ES Elementary · Charter · Wk Jackson Leadership Charter Academy | PK–04 | 152 | 0.7 mi |
| Thelma R. Parks ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 498 | 1.4 mi |
| Millwood ES Elementary · Millwood | PK–04 | 461 | 1.5 mi |
| Wilson ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 405 | 2.7 mi |
| Pleasant Hill EC Ctr Elementary · Midwest City-Del City | PK–05 | 127 | 2.8 mi |
| KIPP Okc ES Elementary · Charter · KIPP Okc College Prep Charter | PK–08 | 462 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about M.L. King Jr. ES
What grades does M.L. King Jr. ES serve?
M.L. King Jr. ES reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oklahoma City.
How many students attend M.L. King Jr. ES?
M.L. King Jr. ES reported 476 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 348 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at M.L. King Jr. ES?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 476 students and 28.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is M.L. King Jr. ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
M.L. King Jr. ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oklahoma City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of M.L. King Jr. ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.6% 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 M.L. King Jr. ES in?
M.L. King Jr. ES is part of Oklahoma City, based in Oklahoma City, OK, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near M.L. King Jr. ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wk Jackson Leadership ES (0.7 mi), Thelma R. Parks ES (1.4 mi), Millwood ES (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.