Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Yakima, WA Grades KG–05 Suburb: Midsize Yakima, WA SchoolScore™ C (66.1)
  • 485 Students
  • 31.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (509)573-1100 Phone
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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Yakima, WA 98903
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (66.1)
485
Students
31.4
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(509)573-1100
Phone

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is a public school administered by the Yakima School District district in Yakima, WASHINGTON, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 485 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: 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 Washington Elementary School Average
Enrollment
485.0
State avg: 399.0
▲ 22% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.47:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
92.6%
State avg: 50.3%
▲ 84% worse
School Details
School Name
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
NCESSCH ID
531011001814
State School ID
WA-39007-3817
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
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2000 S 18th St
City
Yakima
State
Washington
ZIP Code
98903
County
Yakima County
Metro Area
Yakima, WA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Midsize
Cong. District
5304
State Leg. Upper
53014
State Leg. Lower
53014
Latitude
46.5728
Longitude
-120.479
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
485
Total Students
👩‍🏫
31.4
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
31.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)31.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 449 92.6%
Not Applicable 394 81.2%
District Info
District Name
Yakima School District
LEAID
5310110
State LEA ID
WA-39007
Phone
(509)573-7000
Website
http://www.ysd7.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
YAKIMA
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$314,263K
Federal Revenue
$73,558K
State Revenue
$214,451K
Local Revenue
$26,254K
Total Expenditure
$316,322K
Instruction Exp.
$173,374K
Support Services
$110,164K
Other Current Exp.
$11,048K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

1
Union Gap School
Union Gap · Elementary
1.2 mi
2
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Yakima · High
1.2 mi
3
Adams Elementary School
Yakima · Elementary
1.6 mi
4
Ridgeview Elementary
Yakima · Elementary
1.7 mi
5
Hoover Elementary School
Yakima · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
Washington Middle School
Yakima · Middle
1.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary?
485 students are enrolled at Martin Luther King Jr Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary have?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary has 31.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary serve?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary a charter school?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary located in?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is located in the Yakima, WA metropolitan area.
What school district does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary belong to?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is part of the Yakima School District school district.
How much does Yakima School District spend per student?
The Yakima School District district spends approximately $652,210,309 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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