Martin Luther King Elementary School serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
79%
5%
White
7%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
103 students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Martin Luther King Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is part of Seattle School District No. 1.
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