M. L. King Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. L. King Elementary School's ranking?
M. L. King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend M. L. King Elementary School?
475 students attend M. L. King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of M. L. King Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. L. King Elementary School?
M. L. King Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does M. L. King Elementary School offer ?
M. L. King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is M. L. King Elementary School part of?
M. L. King Elementary School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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