Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, M.l. King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M.L. King Jr. Elementary School serves the northwest part of Oklahoma City, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.1 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M.l. King Jr. Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
64%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M.l. King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are M.l. King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
M.l. King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thelma R. Parks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend M.l. King Jr. Elementary School?
476 students attend M.l. King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of M.l. King Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does M.l. King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is M.l. King Jr. Elementary School part of?
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
In what neighborhood is M.l. King Jr. Elementary School located?
M.l. King Jr. Elementary School is located in the Central Oklahoma City neighborhood of Oklahoma City, OK. There are 83 other public schools located in Central Oklahoma City.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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