MARTIN LUTHER KING- JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in College Park, GA with about 668 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 14:1. 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 in College Park, Georgia, is part of the Fulton County School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic foundation while emphasizing the values of leadership, service, and community engagement associated with its namesake. The campus is designed to foster a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop both their intellectual abilities and their personal character through a variety of instructional programs.
Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the local College Park community. It strives to create a partnership between educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders to support student success. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School at (770) 991-4651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
College Park, GA 30349
(770) 991-4651
MARTIN LUTHER KING- JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in College Park, GA with about 668 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 668
- Teachers:
- 46
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 668 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING- JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- White
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.