MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Christian County school district, located in Hopkinsville, KY with about 708 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 47 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 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students in the Christian County Public School District. As a learning institution named in honor of Dr. King, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and diverse academic environment. It serves a foundational role in the local community, focusing on the core development of elementary-aged children by providing essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional instruction within the Hopkinsville area.

The school is characterized by its dedication to academic growth and the cultivation of a sense of community responsibility among its student body. By providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the faculty and staff aim to prepare students for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to embody the values of equality, integrity, and perseverance associated with the school’s namesake. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood on Martin Luther King Way, the school serves as both an educational hub and a symbol of local pride for families in the region.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School at (270) 887-7310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.