M. L. KING ELEMENTARY

4848 Woodland Avenue
KANSAS CITY, MO 64110

665 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

665

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

115.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for M. L. KING ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	78
Black	515
Asian	3
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	18

Black
515 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
78 (11.7 %)
White
28 (4.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
Pacific Islander
18 (2.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-2475
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	665
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 221

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 60