Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School

164 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Academy for Boys is a specialized public elementary school located in the historic Junction neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio. As part of the Toledo Public Schools district, the academy is notable for its focused mission to support the academic and personal development of young males in a single-gender environment. The school aims to foster a strong sense of community and brotherhood, utilizing a curriculum designed to address the unique learning styles and social-emotional needs of its students.

Beyond its academic focus, the academy emphasizes character building, leadership development, and mentorship. By creating a supportive atmosphere tailored to its specific student population, the school seeks to provide young men with the foundational skills and self-confidence necessary for success in middle school and beyond. It stands as a distinct educational option within the city, dedicated to closing achievement gaps and promoting equity by providing a tailored, nurturing environment for its students.

164

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	2
Black	142
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Black
142 (86.6 %)
Two or More
11 (6.7 %)
White
8 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Toledo City
Phone:	(419)671-4550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 14

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 26