Martin Luther King El. School

407 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located at 35 Camp Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a public primary education institution within the Providence Public School District. Situated in the historic Mount Hope neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its local community and is named in honor of the civil rights leader, reflecting a commitment to fostering an environment of equality, respect, and academic growth. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, providing a foundational educational experience aimed at preparing children for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Providence school system, the institution focuses on a standard curriculum aligned with state educational standards while often emphasizing social-emotional learning and community involvement. The school building acts as a neighborhood hub, where faculty and staff work to support a diverse student body through academic instruction and extracurricular engagement. For families in the 02906 area, MLK Elementary is viewed as a vital neighborhood asset that prioritizes student development, literacy, and community partnership within the heart of Providence.
407
Total Students
28.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King El. School
Demographic Student Count
White55
Hispanic192
Black96
Asian26
Two or More33
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    192 (47.5 %)
  • Black
    96 (23.8 %)
  • White
    55 (13.6 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (8.2 %)
  • Asian
    26 (6.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Providence
Phone: (401)456-9398
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 295
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 89
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King El. School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten89
Kindergarten43
Grade 138
Grade 242
Grade 371
Grade 477
Grade 547
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King El. School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female20349.9%
Male20149.4%
Not Specified30.7%
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