Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

6910 Defoe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School serves the eastern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's student population of 498 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#523 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

51%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
30%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
8%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
48%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
12%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
52%
0.67

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
44.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Widefield Elementary School Of The Arts, Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
498 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-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 School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is located in the Fountain Valley neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 14 other public schools located in Fountain Valley.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break-School Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break-School Closed
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School serves the eastern part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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