Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia 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 Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School serves the southern part of Columbus, GA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Students’ First, Stronger Together, Never Quit.
School Rankings
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is ranked #2119 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewer Elementary School, Dorothy Height 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 39% GA state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
487 students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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