Martin L King Jr Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Tuscaloosa, AL Grades PK–05 City: Midsize Tuscaloosa, AL SchoolScore™ C (62.3)
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Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (62.3)
467
Students
28.0
Teachers
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
(205)759-3619
Phone
http://mlk.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Website

Martin L King Jr Elementary School is a public school administered by the Tuscaloosa City district in Tuscaloosa, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 467 students enrolled; a 16.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
467.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 4% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.68:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 2% better
Free Lunch %
79.2%
State avg: 58.6%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010336001271
State School ID
AL-200-0140
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
City
Tuscaloosa
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35401
County
Tuscaloosa County
Metro Area
Tuscaloosa, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0107
State Leg. Upper
01024
State Leg. Lower
01071
Latitude
33.19083
Longitude
-87.57816
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
467
Total Students
👩‍🏫
28.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
28.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)28.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 370 79.2%
Not Applicable 370 79.2%
District Info
District Name
Tuscaloosa City
LEAID
0103360
State LEA ID
AL-200
Phone
(205)759-3560
Website
http://www.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Tuscaloosa
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$182,790K
Federal Revenue
$30,468K
State Revenue
$79,579K
Local Revenue
$72,743K
Total Expenditure
$173,122K
Instruction Exp.
$81,612K
Support Services
$67,746K
Other Current Exp.
$9,786K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Martin L King Jr Elementary School

1
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
Tuscaloosa · High
0.3 mi
2
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Middle
0.5 mi
3
STARS Academy
Tuscaloosa · Other
0.6 mi
4
I Dream Big Charter Schools
Tuscaloosa · Not reported
0.6 mi
5
Central Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Elementary
0.6 mi
6
Oakdale Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Elementary
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Martin L King Jr Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
467 students are enrolled at Martin L King Jr Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Martin L King Jr Elementary School have?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School has 28.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1.
What grades does Martin L King Jr Elementary School serve?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Martin L King Jr Elementary School a charter school?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Martin L King Jr Elementary School located in?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is located in the Tuscaloosa, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Martin L King Jr Elementary School belong to?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is part of the Tuscaloosa City school district.
How much does Tuscaloosa City spend per student?
The Tuscaloosa City district spends approximately $370,710,921 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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