MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 697 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Martin Luther King Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Elementary School, located on Tingley Lane in Edison, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Edison Township Public School District. As part of a diverse and highly-regarded suburban school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social responsibility. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to meet high academic standards while developing essential life skills.

Reflecting the broader values of the Edison community, the school emphasizes inclusivity and student engagement. It typically offers a robust curriculum that balances core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities aimed at catering to a variety of student interests. By maintaining strong lines of communication between educators, parents, and the local community, Martin Luther King Elementary strives to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere designed to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Elementary School at (732) 452-2980 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

285 TINGLEY LANE
EDISON, NJ 08820
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MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in EDISON, NJ with about 697 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
697
Teachers:
42
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 697 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 85% of the student body.

Asian
84.8%
Black or African American
5.3%
White
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.