MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Piscataway Township School District school district, located in PISCATAWAY, NJ with about 510 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Martin Luther King Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 (MLK) Elementary School, located on Ludlow Street in Piscataway, New Jersey, serves as a key part of the Piscataway Township School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a diverse suburban community, the school emphasizes inclusive practices and aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core curriculum, MLK Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility, often reflecting the values of its namesake through programs that encourage character development and mutual respect. The school benefits from the resources and organizational support of the broader Piscataway district, which consistently prioritizes technological integration and evidence-based instructional strategies. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its students, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where parents and faculty work together to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Elementary School at (732) 699-1563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5205 LUDLOW STREET
PISCATAWAY, NJ 08854
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MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PISCATAWAY, NJ with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
38.66
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 510 students

Asian
40.2%
Black or African American
24.3%
White
17.3%
Hispanic/Latino
13.7%
Two or more races
3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
52.0%
Male
48.0%

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.