MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 456 students offering grade levels from 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 20 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 is a public school located in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a primarily urban community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and cultural awareness. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on providing a foundational education in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through various support programs and community engagement initiatives.

The school is named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and it frequently aims to integrate the values of equality, leadership, and service into its school culture. By utilizing the resources of the LAUSD network, the institution provides students with access to structured curriculum standards, extracurricular opportunities, and a support system designed to prepare them for middle school success. For families in the 90062 area, the school serves as a central hub for early education and community connection, prioritizing the holistic development of its students within a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary at (323) 294-0031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.