Serving 307 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 15:1 is higher than 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M L King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
M L King Jr Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
M L King Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M L King Jr Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#2874 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
56%
16%
White
12%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M L King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
M L King Jr Elementary School is ranked #2874 out of 3,426 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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?
307 students attend M L King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of M L King Jr Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M L King Jr Elementary School?
M L King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than 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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