MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Richmond City Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 176 students. With about 15 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center, located on Mosby Street in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a vital educational hub dedicated to the developmental needs of the city's youngest learners. As part of the Richmond Public Schools system, the center focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster early childhood growth. The facility prioritizes foundational learning, emphasizing social-emotional development, early literacy, and basic cognitive skills to ensure that children are adequately prepared for the transition into elementary school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the center plays a significant role in the local Richmond community by offering accessible early childhood education to families in the area. By focusing on an age-appropriate, play-based instructional approach, the Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center aims to bridge early achievement gaps and instill a lifelong love of learning in its students. The school functions as a foundational pillar for many families, emphasizing both school readiness and the importance of a supportive, community-centered educational experience.
For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center at (804) 648-5959 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EARLY LEARNING CENTER is a public school in Richmond, VA with about 176 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Richmond City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 176
- Teachers:
- 15.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 176 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. EARLY LEARNING CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 98.9%
- White
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.