Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves the northwest part of El Centro, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5445 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Hispanic
98%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #5445 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunflower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
445 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of El Centro Elementary School District.
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