Serving 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Elementary serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 34.2 square miles. Families in the zone can typically reach the school within a 10-12 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1046 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
80%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
293 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of King Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Calendar
View the King Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
May 25, 2027 (Tuesday)
LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)
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