MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bibb County school district, located in Macon, GA with about 720 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 46 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 School, located on Shurling Drive in Macon, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bibb County School District. Named in honor of the civil rights icon, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and character development. It primarily serves the local East Macon community, working to provide students in the early stages of their education with the essential literacy, mathematical, and social-emotional skills necessary for future success.

The school is characterized by a commitment to creating an inclusive learning atmosphere that reflects the values of its namesake. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary focuses on community engagement and parental involvement to support student achievement. By emphasizing a supportive school culture, the staff aims to empower a diverse student body, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond while instilling the importance of service and leadership.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School at (478) 779-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Macon, GA with about 720 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bibb County
Total Students:
720
Teachers:
46.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 720 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.

Black or African American
94.9%
Two or more races
1.8%
White
1.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.