MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 690 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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, located in the Santa Ana Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the heart of Santa Ana, California. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school’s mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goals of preparing students for higher education and career success in a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates the community's cultural richness.

The campus acts as a vital hub for the local neighborhood, fostering a sense of community engagement among students, staff, and families. The school typically offers a variety of educational programs, including English Language Development (ELD) support, and strives to maintain a safe, welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through consistent collaboration between teachers and parents, the school works to address the unique needs of its student body while promoting values of leadership and civic responsibility inspired by its namesake.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary at (714) 972-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.