Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

464 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is a public institution located in Huntsville, Alabama, serving students within the Huntsville City Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and student development, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to middle school. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while often integrating programs aimed at fostering character development and community involvement, consistent with the legacy of its namesake.

Situated on Meridian Street North, the school serves as a central hub for families in the local Huntsville community. The institution leverages the resources and administrative support of the Huntsville City Schools system to provide structured learning environments, extracurricular opportunities, and student support services. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, academic calendars, and school-specific news by visiting the official district website at [www.huntsvillecityschools.org](http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org).

464

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	49
Black	328
Asian	5
Two or More	37

Black
328 (70.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.6 %)
White
45 (9.7 %)
Two or More
37 (8.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7100
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	464
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	225	48.5%
Male	239	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)