Martin Luther King Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3000 North Claymont Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
Serving 219 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
219 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2005-2006 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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4%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
93%
30%
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White
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42%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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School District Name
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
219 students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martin Luther King Elementary School students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is part of Colonial School District.

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