Enrollment
234
Elementary
STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EDUCATION CENTER ACADEMY·NCES 260013100781
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
16827 APPOLINE ST, DETROIT, MI 48235 · (313) 341-4944 · Wayne County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL234 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
10 FTE teachers
STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
197 students
STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 35 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 29 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 17 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 17 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 17 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 16 | 7% |
This year's kindergarten class (35) is 119% larger than its 8th grade class (16).
Student demographics
34%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy this school | 234 | 84.2% | N/A |
| Romulus Elementary School ROMULUS | 262 | 81.3% | 46.5% |
| West Village Academy DEARBORN | 242 | 86.4% | N/A |
| Wick Elementary School ROMULUS | 281 | 80.8% | 36.6% |
| Woodland Park Academy GRAND BLANC | 278 | 84.2% | 32.9% |
| Hale Creek Elementary School ROMULUS | 223 | 90.1% | 40.4% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Wayne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 234 | #1,326 of 1,630 | #267 of 301 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.4:1 | #1,412 of 1,424 | #276 of 281 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #723 of 1,424 | #127 of 281 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.2% | #285 of 1,563 | #141 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -44.2% | #18 of 979 | #3 of 177 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
234
-63 (-21%) vs 2020
+23% since 2000-01, when it was 191
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
was 18.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 234 | 10 | 23.4:1 | 84% (197) |
| 2023-24 | 303 | 6 | 50.5:1 | 88% (266) |
| 2022-23 | 380 | 9 | 42.2:1 | 91% (345) |
| 2020-21 | 297 | 16 | 18.6:1 | 88% (260) |
| 2017-18 | 419 | 22 | 19.1:1 | 76% (319) |
| 2015-16 | 401 | 22 | 18.2:1 | 72% (288) |
| 2010-11 | 360 | 20 | 18.0:1 | 23% (81) |
| 2000-01 | 191 | 12 | 15.9:1 | 98% (188) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy.
Since 2017-18: students down 44% (419 to 234); teachers down 55% (22 to 10).
About Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is a small elementary school serving families in DETROIT, Michigan. The school's enrollment of 234 students covers kindergarten through 8. Statewide, elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students each.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy.
Black students make up a majority at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy, at 78%. Next come 21% White. That compares with about 37% Black among all Wayne County residents. Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy's diversity index is 34%, against a US figure of 70%.
A ratio of 23.4:1 comes from the school's 10 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is 7.6 students per teacher above the 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 84% in 2024-25. The average for public schools in Wayne County is 66%.
In the county around the school, Wayne County, the median household income is $60,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of people live in poverty. There are 573 public schools in Wayne County, enrolling about 259,786 students in all.
The closest other public school is AdamsYoung Building, about 0.2 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. NCES lists Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy as a charter school.
2024-25 enrollment was 234, a 21% decrease from 297 in 2020-21. Its ratio of students to teachers was 18.6:1 in 2020-21, and 23.4:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Wayne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students
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Frequently asked questions
About Martin Luther King Jr Education Center AcademyWhat is the total enrollment at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy enrolls approximately 234 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy serve?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy have?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Student demographics at Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy are roughly 21% White, 0% Hispanic, 78% Black, 0% Two or more.
What district is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy in?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy.
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