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DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY

1817 WARREN AVE, DALLAS, TX 75215DALLAS ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–07Non-Charter
452
Students
Total enrolled
$18,024
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
27/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 46% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 452 students in grades PK–07 in DALLAS, Texas.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,024 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 27th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY is a mid-sized elementary in DALLAS, Texas, serving grades PK–07 with 452 students. The district invests $18,024 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 93% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 27/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY

452
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
93%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–07) are served by this school
Gender Distribution229 male · 223 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility93%
National avg 52% · 422 students
Student Composition
34%
63%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black63%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 481623001238

Academic Outcomes at DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ARTS ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
27
/ 100
Low opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 27th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 1th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 75215

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,024Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,024
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,931
Student Support$3,425
Administration$2,163
Operations$2,704
Other$1,802
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,024 spent per student, an estimated $7,985 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
72%
State government
8.0%
Local (property tax)
72.4%
Federal programs
19.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,024/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (27/100) — 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
ANNE FRANK ELLAKEWOOD ELGEORGE W TRUETT EL
↓
Middle
SEAGOVILLE MIDDLEW E GREINER EXPLORATORY ARTS ACADEMYANN RICHARDS STEAM ACADEMYJ L LONG MIDDLE
+2 more
↓
High School
SKYLINE H SBRYAN ADAMS H S LEADERSHIP ACADEMYSUNSET H SW T WHITE H S
+16 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 07
Location—
CountyDallas County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDALLAS ISD →
Phone: (972)502-8100
NCES ID: 481623001238
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in DALLAS seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
SKYLINE H S
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● 35 opp71% FRL
High
BRYAN ADAMS H S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
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● 42 opp89% FRL
High
SUNSET H S
2,187 students · 09–12
● 37 opp91% FRL
High
W T WHITE H S
2,149 students · 09–12
● 42 opp79% FRL
High
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High
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1,871 students · 09–12
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High
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1,809 students · 09–12
● 50 opp36% FRL
High
SEAGOVILLE H S
1,779 students · 09–12
● 36 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1817 WARREN AVE, DALLAS, TX 75215
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.