Martin Luther King JR #48
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Buffalo, New York 14211 · Buffalo City School District
#1714 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#31816 of 50,301 nationally
About Martin Luther King JR #48
Martin Luther King JR #48 is a public elementary located in Buffalo, in the Buffalo City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 413 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1714th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 413.
There are 80 schools in Buffalo; Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks 37th of 75 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)96.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Martin Luther King JR #48 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Martin Luther King JR #48
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
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Buffalo Commons Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
114 students · 1.1 km away
Ps 90
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
179 students · 1.2 km away
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
550 students · 1.3 km away
Leonardo Da Vinci High School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
363 students · 1.4 km away
Reach Academy Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
805 students · 1.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King JR #48 a good school?
Martin Luther King JR #48 has a Success Index (US) of 40.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1714 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Martin Luther King JR #48 rank in New York?
Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks #1714 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #31816 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martin Luther King JR #48?
Martin Luther King JR #48 had 413 students in 2025.
Is Martin Luther King JR #48 a elementary school or a high school?
Martin Luther King JR #48 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martin Luther King JR #48?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Martin Luther King JR #48; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.