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Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School

6910 Defoe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
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Tel: (719) 391-3455
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Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 1783 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
29%
34%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
50%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School's ranking?

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School often compared to?

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?

440 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offer ?

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School part of?

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 62% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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