Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#609 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School, Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
516 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.
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