MARTIN L KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin L King Jr Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district, located in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 436 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Martin L King Jr Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located in the heart of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a key institution within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in a supportive environment. The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of community engagement and lifelong learning, aiming to prepare students for success in both their educational journeys and as future citizens.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school integrates technology and modern teaching practices to ensure students are well-equipped for the demands of the 21st century. By honoring the legacy of its namesake, the school promotes values of equality, service, and excellence. It maintains an active partnership with local families and the broader Tuscaloosa community, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere that empowers every child to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Martin L King Jr Elementary School at (205) 759-3619 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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MARTIN L KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tuscaloosa, AL with about 436 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscaloosa City
Total Students:
436
Teachers:
29.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 436 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN L KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.9%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
White
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.