Martin Luther King Elementary School
638 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
638
Total Students
46.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic | 31 |
| Black | 33 |
| Asian | 536 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Asian536 (84.0 %)
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Black33 (5.2 %)
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Hispanic31 (4.9 %)
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White16 (2.5 %)
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Two or More12 (1.9 %)
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American Indian8 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
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: | Edison Township School District |
| Phone: | (732)452-2980 |
| Website: | http://mlk.edison.k12.nj.us/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 638 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 46.9 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 73 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
77
Grade 1
89
Grade 2
114
Grade 3
110
Grade 4
100
Grade 5
126
Ungraded
22
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 77 |
| Grade 1 | 89 |
| Grade 2 | 114 |
| Grade 3 | 110 |
| Grade 4 | 100 |
| Grade 5 | 126 |
| Ungraded | 22 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 317 | 49.7% |
| Male | 321 | 50.3% |
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