DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.schenectady.k12.ny.us

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, located on Stanley Street in Schenectady, New York, is a key component of the Schenectady City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility. By honoring the legacy of its namesake, the school focuses on creating a community where diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that addresses both intellectual and social-emotional needs.

As part of a diverse urban school district, the school works closely with families and the local community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The staff at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary prioritize student engagement, utilizing various resources and initiatives to bridge achievement gaps and prepare young learners for middle school success. Through its commitment to excellence and equity, the school serves as a cornerstone of its neighborhood, striving to inspire its students to become compassionate, informed, and proactive members of society.

389

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR MARTIN LUTHER KING SCHOOL JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	87
Black	125
Asian	109
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	3

Black
125 (32.1 %)
Asian
109 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
87 (22.4 %)
Two or More
35 (9.0 %)
White
30 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)

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:	SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)370-8360
Website:	http://www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	360
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 39

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 64

Ungraded 12