M. L. KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 625 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 40 teachers, M. L. KING ELEMENTARY 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.
M.L. King Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. Situated on Woodland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, the school serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district undergoing continuous academic and structural improvements, M.L. King Elementary focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.
The school is deeply integrated into its local community, often serving as a focal point for neighborhood engagement and youth development. By prioritizing student growth and community involvement, M.L. King Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Families in the area look to the school as a primary resource for early childhood and elementary development, supported by the broader initiatives and educational framework established by the Kansas City Public Schools district.
For more information, contact M. L. KING ELEMENTARY at (816) 418-2475 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110-2138
(816) 418-2475
M. L. KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 625 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KANSAS CITY 33
- Total Students:
- 625
- Teachers:
- 40.15
- 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 625 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending M. L. KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- White
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.