M.L. King Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
       Little Rock, AR  72202


(501) 447-5100

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
482nd of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,121 Help


Students who attend M.L. King Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dunbar Magnet Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  341

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
White:
4.7%
Hispanic:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.5% Help


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Compare Details M.L. King Elementary School ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 20th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90%), White (4.7%), Hispanic (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at M.L. King Elementary School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District! (See more...)
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Compare M.L. King Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at M.L. King Elementary School is $18,121, which is the 2nd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

M.L. King Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Rock School District 187th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for M.L. King Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 42.47 271st 411 34.1%
2006 33.02 305th 402 24.1%
2007 38.86 311th 440 29.3%
2008 34.53 332nd 439 24.4%
2009 9.02 420th 445 5.6%
2010 6.36 441st 457 3.5%
2011 7.26 450th 471 4.5%
2012 3.04 459th 468 1.9%
2013 5.25 459th 476 3.6%
2014 10.67 446th 471 5.3%
2015 23.25 386th 466 17.2%
2016 17.60 438th 494 11.3%
2017 16.03 435th 485 10.3%
2018 14.87 423rd 480 11.9%
2019 10.70 447th 488 8.4%
2021 4.44 488th 496 1.6%
2022 4.50 474th 487 2.7%
2023 5.16 480th 492 2.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for M.L. King Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 230 289 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 230 289 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 279 332 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 287 354 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1999 308 359 17 5 1 n/a n/a 0 690
2000 253 336 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2001 243 322 21 11 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 246 281 24 10 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 246 281 24 10 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 242 312 21 4 5 n/a n/a 0 584
2005 211 363 20 7 6 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 187 409 14 4 5 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 147 441 12 7 4 n/a n/a 0 611
2008 122 472 11 4 6 n/a n/a 0 615
2009 90 511 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 62 612 5 5 4 0 0 0 688
2011 46 569 2 13 3 0 2 0 635
2012 30 552 2 14 2 0 0 0 600
2013 20 526 2 9 2 0 4 0 563
2014 13 506 0 7 1 0 4 0 531
2015 20 493 0 7 1 0 1 0 522
2016 12 434 0 8 1 0 7 0 462
2017 18 398 0 7 0 1 6 0 430
2018 11 440 1 10 0 0 6 0 468
2019 5 398 0 12 0 0 1 0 416
2020 14 346 1 6 1 0 0 0 368
2021 8 276 1 8 0 0 0 0 293
2022 8 305 1 6 0 0 0 0 320
2023 16 307 5 11 0 1 1 0 341

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at M.L. King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 531 34.5 15.4 38.6
1996 531 34.5 15.4 38.6
1997 622 38.0 16.4 42.3
1998 658 38.0 17.3 39.5
1999 690 35.0 19.7 42.8
2000 612 30.0 20.4 42.6
2001 599 29.0 20.7 40.9
2002 565 37.0 15.3 39.5
2003 565 37.0 15.3 39.5
2004 584 34.0 17.2 42.3
2005 607 37.0 16.4 48.1
2006 619 39.0 15.9 53.5
2007 611 37.0 16.5 63
2008 615 41.0 15.0 64.1
2009 613 36.0 17.0 69
2010 688 40.9 18.1 78.3
2011 635 38.7 16.4 82.4
2012 600 33.6 17.8 82.7
2013 563 32.6 17.2 87
2014 531 30.4 17.4 84.9
2015 522 34.0 15.3 89.8
2016 462 32.0 14.4 99.4
2017 430 30.4 14.1 34
2018 468 31.4 14.8 26.9
2019 416 26.8 15.5 88.7
2020 368 28.8 12.7 100
2021 293 26.1 11.1 100
2022 320 21.1 15.1 100
2023 341 25.6 13.2 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio M.L. King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 531 34.5 15.4 38.6
1996 531 34.5 15.4 38.6
1997 622 38.0 16.4 42.3
1998 658 38.0 17.3 39.5
1999 690 35.0 19.7 42.8
2000 612 30.0 20.4 42.6
2001 599 29.0 20.7 40.9
2002 565 37.0 15.3 39.5
2003 565 37.0 15.3 39.5
2004 584 34.0 17.2 42.3
2005 607 37.0 16.4 48.1
2006 619 39.0 15.9 53.5
2007 611 37.0 16.5 63
2008 615 41.0 15.0 64.1
2009 613 36.0 17.0 69
2010 688 40.9 18.1 78.3
2011 635 38.7 16.4 82.4
2012 600 33.6 17.8 82.7
2013 563 32.6 17.2 87
2014 531 30.4 17.4 84.9
2015 522 34.0 15.3 89.8
2016 462 32.0 14.4 99.4
2017 430 30.4 14.1 34
2018 468 31.4 14.8 26.9
2019 416 26.8 15.5 88.7
2020 368 28.8 12.7 100
2021 293 26.1 11.1 100
2022 320 21.1 15.1 100
2023 341 25.6 13.2 86.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for M.L. King Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $6,289 (34.7%) $11,832 (65.3%) $18,121

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on M.L. King Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 447th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 480th of 492 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (M.L. King Elementary School)53.841.2
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (M.L. King Elementary School)51.921.5
 30.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (M.L. King Elementary School)15.413.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (M.L. King Elementary School)19.213.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (M.L. King Elementary School)46.119.6
 26.5%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (M.L. King Elementary School)28.85.9
 22.9%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (M.L. King Elementary School)23.111.8
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (M.L. King Elementary School)28.89.8
 19%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (M.L. King Elementary School)47.140.7
 6.4%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (M.L. King Elementary School)24.33.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (M.L. King Elementary School)18.67.5
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (M.L. King Elementary School)17.211.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)32.728.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416341
 18%
African American398307
 22.9%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic1211
 8.3%
Pacific Islander01
White516
 220%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.7%86.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about M.L. King Elementary School

Students at M.L. King Elementary School are 90% African American, 5% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend M.L. King Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dunbar Magnet Middle School
High : Central High School

M.L. King Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 341 students attended M.L. King Elementary School.


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