Malcolm X Elementary

459 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Malcolm X Elementary School, located in the Lorin District of South Berkeley, is a vibrant public school serving a diverse student population in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Known for its strong commitment to arts integration and social justice, the school’s curriculum is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, emphasizing community engagement, academic excellence, and the celebration of cultural heritage. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, fostering a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to think critically and participate actively in their local community.

The school is well-regarded for its inclusive atmosphere and its robust extracurricular offerings, which often include music, gardening, and visual arts programs designed to nurture the "whole child." Because of its location in Berkeley, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and close partnerships with local organizations. Malcolm X Elementary prioritizes a supportive learning environment that seeks to dismantle educational inequities, striving to provide every student with the tools necessary for academic success and lifelong personal growth.

459

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Malcolm X Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	67
Black	64
Asian	37
Two or More	74
American Indian	2

White
215 (46.8 %)
Two or More
74 (16.1 %)
Hispanic
67 (14.6 %)
Black
64 (13.9 %)
Asian
37 (8.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-6313
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74