Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, M.l. King Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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M.l. King Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
M.l. King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M.l. King Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#964 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
90%
19%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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M.l. King Elementary School is ranked #964 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend M.l. King Elementary School?
341 students attend M.l. King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of M.l. King Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.l. King Elementary School?
M.l. King Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does M.l. King Elementary School offer ?
M.l. King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is M.l. King Elementary School part of?
M.l. King Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is M.l. King Elementary School located?
M.l. King Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 6 other public schools located in Downtown.
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