MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Compton Unified school district, located in Compton, CA with about 582 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 21 teachers, Martin Luther King Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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 Elementary, located at 2270 E. 122nd St. in Compton, California, is a public school operating under the Compton Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a structured learning environment. As part of the broader Compton district, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors through a standards-based curriculum and supportive instructional practices.

The school serves as a central hub for families in the 90222 area, prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the Compton Unified School District, Martin Luther King Elementary focuses on closing achievement gaps and fostering equity in education. Parents and community members can stay informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Compton Unified School District website.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Elementary at (310) 898-6430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2270 E. 122nd St.
Compton, CA 90222-1304
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MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Compton, CA with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Compton Unified
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
21
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:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 582 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
78.7%
Black or African American
18.0%
Two or more races
2.2%
White
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
45.0%
Male
55.0%

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.