DR ML KING JR LITERARY&FINE ARTS
Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evanston CCSD 65 school district, located in Evanston, IL with about 541 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 48 teachers, Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School is a public magnet school located in Evanston, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, the school is distinct for its specialized focus on integrating a rigorous core academic curriculum with an immersive arts education. Students engage in a variety of disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, and drama, which are woven into their daily learning experience to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Beyond its artistic programming, the school is known for its commitment to social justice and the legacy of its namesake. It emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become well-rounded, socially conscious global citizens. By blending traditional literary proficiency with performance-based learning, Dr. King Jr. Fine Arts School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically prepared for middle school but also expressive, confident, and culturally aware.
For more information, contact Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts at (847) 859-8500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evanston, IL 60201-3932
(847) 859-8500
DR ML KING JR LITERARY&FINE ARTS is a public Title I school in Evanston, IL with about 541 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Evanston CCSD 65
- Total Students:
- 541
- Teachers:
- 48.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 541 students
- White
- 34.0%
- Black or African American
- 33.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.9%
- Two or more races
- 11.1%
- Asian
- 4.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.2%
- Male
- 46.8%
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.