Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King El. School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Providence, RI, encompassing approximately 20.6 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 3.1 miles, with the furthest edge being 4.5 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King El. School's student population of 430 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King El. School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
50%
31%
Black
19%
9%
White
17%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King El. School's ranking?
Martin Luther King El. School is ranked #146 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Martin Luther King El. School often compared to?
Martin Luther King El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vartan Gregorian El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King El. School?
430 students attend Martin Luther King El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Martin Luther King El. School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King El. School?
Martin Luther King El. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King El. School offer ?
Martin Luther King El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King El. School part of?
Martin Luther King El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King El. School located?
Martin Luther King El. School is located in the Mount Hope neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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