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Elementary· 58 schools in district

M.L. KING JR. ES

1201 Northeast 48th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111OKLAHOMA CITY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
450
Students
Total enrolled
$14,965
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 450 students in grades PK–04 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,965 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

M.L. KING JR. ES is a mid-sized elementary in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving grades PK–04 with 450 students. The district invests $14,965 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at M.L. KING JR. ES

450
Total Students
17.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution222 male · 228 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
13%
66%
13%
Asian2%
White3%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black66%
Multiracial13%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 402277001161

Academic Outcomes at M.L. KING JR. ES

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 73111

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,965Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,965
State avg
$14,178
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,584
Student Support$2,843
Administration$1,796
Operations$2,245
Other$1,496
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,965 spent per student, an estimated $6,629 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
33%
33%
State government
32.9%
Local (property tax)
33.0%
Federal programs
34.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 93% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FILLMORE ESBODINE ESCESAR CHAVEZ ESBRITTON ES
+7 more
↓
Middle
TAFT MSJEFFERSON MSCLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIESROOSEVELT MS
+7 more
↓
High School
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HSU. S. GRANT HSCAPITOL HILL HSSOUTHEAST HS
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyOklahoma County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictOKLAHOMA CITY →
Phone: (405)587-4000
NCES ID: 402277001161
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Oklahoma City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in OKLAHOMA CITY
High
NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS
1,702 students · 09–12
● 38 opp96% FRL
High
U. S. GRANT HS
1,594 students · 09–12
● 35 opp98% FRL
High
CAPITOL HILL HS
1,455 students · 09–12
99% FRL
Mid
TAFT MS
1,045 students · 05–08
● 38 opp98% FRL
Mid
JEFFERSON MS
919 students · 05–08
98% FRL
Mid
CLASSEN MS OF ADVANCED STUDIES
855 students · 05–08
48% FRL
High
SOUTHEAST HS
854 students · 09–12
● 35 opp94% FRL
Mid
ROOSEVELT MS
853 students · 05–08
● 35 opp99% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1201 Northeast 48th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.