Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School serves the southeast part of Seattle, WA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1524 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
49%
5%
White
6%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
9%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.1%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School, Concord International 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 41% WA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
289 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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 Seattle School District No. 1.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is located in the Brighton neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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