Martin Luther King Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 35 Camp Street
       Providence, RI  02906


(401) 456-9398

District: Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,152 Help


Students who attend Martin Luther King Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Esek Hopkins Middle
    Gilbert Stuart Middle School
    Governor Christopher DelSesto
    Nathan Bishop Middle
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High:    Central High School
    Classical High School
    Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
    Hope High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.2%
African American:
23.6%
White:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Compare Details Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2nd among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Martin Luther King Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.2%), African American (23.6%), White (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 9th best among 22 elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Elementary School is $19,152, which is the 5th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Providence School District.
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Martin Luther King Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 54th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Luther King Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 23.01 134th 169 20.7%
2010 17.40 140th 169 17.2%
2011 24.54 136th 165 17.6%
2012 17.17 141st 165 14.5%
2013 16.84 143rd 165 13.3%
2014 25.35 124th 159 22.0%
2015 21.15 136th 169 19.5%
2016 19.95 143rd 170 15.9%
2017 5.92 164th 168 2.4%
2018 7.45 164th 169 3.0%
2019 10.40 157th 169 7.1%
2021 18.01 134th 166 19.3%
2022 23.55 121st 166 27.1%
2023 37.09 97th 167 41.9%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 282 222 30 45 3 n/a n/a 0 582
1989 288 218 35 42 8 n/a n/a 0 591
1990 273 219 37 61 6 n/a n/a 0 596
1991 260 236 27 60 4 n/a n/a 0 587
1992 229 239 29 77 10 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 258 197 25 92 8 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 307 241 25 113 13 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 263 295 22 105 11 n/a n/a 0 696
1996 263 295 22 105 11 n/a n/a 0 696
1997 249 272 15 100 10 n/a n/a 0 646
1998 329 279 19 82 11 n/a n/a 0 720
1999 312 304 19 97 13 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 317 300 15 97 11 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 211 284 10 101 12 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 185 267 7 114 6 n/a n/a 0 579
2003 185 267 7 114 6 n/a n/a 0 579
2004 157 273 5 119 10 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 123 218 5 101 7 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 125 218 6 111 8 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 115 214 5 126 9 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 101 224 6 126 6 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 109 225 11 111 5 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 121 229 13 130 10 n/a n/a 0 503
2011 94 189 15 150 8 2 35 0 493
2012 101 219 18 208 8 1 37 0 592
2013 92 204 18 203 9 1 38 0 565
2014 91 201 14 203 6 0 36 0 551
2015 82 188 13 197 7 1 34 0 522
2016 73 168 14 189 7 1 46 0 498
2017 62 203 12 209 8 1 45 0 540
2018 58 197 9 223 6 1 39 0 533
2019 55 173 14 207 9 1 42 0 501
2020 47 138 13 179 8 0 40 0 425
2021 36 114 16 150 5 0 40 0 361
2022 32 106 15 171 3 0 32 7 366
2023 55 96 26 192 1 1 33 3 407

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 Martin Luther King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 n/a n/a 39.5
1989 591 n/a n/a 33.3
1990 596 n/a n/a 39.3
1991 587 26.2 22.4 41.7
1992 584 30.0 19.4 39.2
1993 580 27.8 20.9 39.5
1994 699 32.0 21.8 46.5
1995 696 32.5 21.4 51
1996 696 32.5 21.4 51
1997 646 33.0 19.6 42.7
1998 720 33.0 21.8 44.4
1999 745 19.0 39.2 51
2000 740 34.0 21.8 50.3
2001 618 29.0 21.3 60.5
2002 579 n/a n/a 74.6
2003 579 n/a n/a 74.6
2004 564 35.0 16.1 71.1
2005 454 37.0 12.3 72.7
2006 468 37.0 12.6 67.7
2007 469 33.6 14.0 69.1
2008 463 30.7 15.1 74.1
2009 461 29.8 12.9 68.8
2010 503 30.3 16.6 72
2011 493 29.2 16.8 71
2012 592 33.0 17.9 76
2013 565 28.0 20.1 78.8
2014 551 29.0 19.0 76.8
2015 522 28.0 18.6 77
2016 498 32.0 15.5 75.9
2017 540 32.0 16.8 83.1
2018 533 30.0 17.7 82.9
2019 501 30.8 16.2 80.8
2020 425 24.8 17.1 80.2
2021 361 21.8 16.5 77.3
2022 366 24.8 14.7 77
2023 407 28.6 14.2 71.3

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 Martin Luther King Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 582 n/a n/a 39.5
1989 591 n/a n/a 33.3
1990 596 n/a n/a 39.3
1991 587 26.2 22.4 41.7
1992 584 30.0 19.4 39.2
1993 580 27.8 20.9 39.5
1994 699 32.0 21.8 46.5
1995 696 32.5 21.4 51
1996 696 32.5 21.4 51
1997 646 33.0 19.6 42.7
1998 720 33.0 21.8 44.4
1999 745 19.0 39.2 51
2000 740 34.0 21.8 50.3
2001 618 29.0 21.3 60.5
2002 579 n/a n/a 74.6
2003 579 n/a n/a 74.6
2004 564 35.0 16.1 71.1
2005 454 37.0 12.3 72.7
2006 468 37.0 12.6 67.7
2007 469 33.6 14.0 69.1
2008 463 30.7 15.1 74.1
2009 461 29.8 12.9 68.8
2010 503 30.3 16.6 72
2011 493 29.2 16.8 71
2012 592 33.0 17.9 76
2013 565 28.0 20.1 78.8
2014 551 29.0 19.0 76.8
2015 522 28.0 18.6 77
2016 498 32.0 15.5 75.9
2017 540 32.0 16.8 83.1
2018 533 30.0 17.7 82.9
2019 501 30.8 16.2 80.8
2020 425 24.8 17.1 80.2
2021 361 21.8 16.5 77.3
2022 366 24.8 14.7 77
2023 407 28.6 14.2 71.3

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 Martin Luther King Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $2,055 (14.3%) $12,306 (85.7%) $14,361
2019 $2,146 (13.7%) $13,493 (86.3%) $15,639
2020 $2,736 (16.4%) $13,932 (83.6%) $16,668
2021 $3,228 (16.9%) $15,924 (83.1%) $19,152

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 167 Elementary schools
 34.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Elementary School)3129.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Providence)26.419.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Elementary School)1132.4
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Providence)1720.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Elementary School)932.4
 23.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)15.217.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Elementary School)6.329.6
 23.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Providence)14.119.1
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Elementary School)2325
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)19.917
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Elementary School)11.133.3
 22.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Providence)12.914.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Martin Luther King Elementary School)2129.4
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)17.215.1
 2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Martin Luther King Elementary School)9.631.6
 22%
   All Grades Mathematics (Providence)11.913
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students501407
 18.8%
African American17396
 44.5%
American Indian91
 88.9%
Asian1426
 85.7%
Hispanic207192
 7.2%
Pacific Islander11
White5555
Two or More Races4233
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%71.3%
 9.6%


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Students at Martin Luther King Elementary School are 47% Hispanic, 24% African American, 14% White, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended Martin Luther King Elementary School.

Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks 97th of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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