M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL
M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 468 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 31 teachers, M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. 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.
M.L. King Jr. Elementary School, located in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, serves as a cornerstone of the Little Rock School District. The school is dedicated to honoring the legacy of its namesake by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while instilling the values of service and leadership that Dr. King championed.
As part of the Little Rock School District, the school utilizes a variety of resources to support student growth, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its commitment to high standards and community involvement, M.L. King Jr. Elementary strives to be a nurturing space that equips young learners with the skills necessary to excel in an ever-evolving world.
For more information, contact M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL at (501) 447-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
http://www.lrsd.org
M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 31.46
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 468 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending M.L. KING MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 94.0%
- White
- 2.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.