Martin L King Jr Elementary School

2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

mlk.tuscaloosacityschools.com

503 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

503

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	35
Black	461
Asian	1
Two or More	3

Black
461 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
35 (7.0 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Tuscaloosa City
Phone:	(205)759-3619
Website:	http://mlk.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
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 54

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 77