Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M L King Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M L King Jr Elementary School serves the west part of Urbana, IL, within an approximate 1.9 square mile attendance area. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
M L King Jr Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
M L King Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M L King Jr Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3239 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
55%
16%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M L King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
M L King Jr Elementary School is ranked #3239 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are M L King Jr Elementary School often compared to?
M L King Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leal Elementary School, Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend M L King Jr Elementary School?
322 students attend M L King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of M L King Jr Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M L King Jr Elementary School?
M L King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does M L King Jr Elementary School offer ?
M L King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is M L King Jr Elementary School part of?
M L King Jr Elementary School is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.
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