Martin Luther King Jr.

480 Little River Way
Sacramento, CA 95831

342 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located in the Pocket/Greenhaven area of Sacramento, is part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. It serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational education environment that emphasizes academic growth and community involvement. The school is named in honor of Dr. King, and its programs typically reflect a commitment to the values of equity, inclusion, and civic responsibility, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its location in a well-established residential neighborhood, often fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. Like many schools in the district, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary focuses on core curriculum subjects while frequently integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. Parents and guardians are generally encouraged to participate in school governance and volunteer activities, which helps to supplement the resources and enrichment opportunities available to the student body.

342

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr.
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	121
Black	87
Asian	48
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
121 (35.4 %)
Black
87 (25.4 %)
White
51 (14.9 %)
Asian
48 (14.0 %)
Two or More
31 (9.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.2 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-4645
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 63

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King Jr.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	14
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King Jr.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	154	45%
Male	188	55%

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