Martin L King Jr Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401 · Tuscaloosa City
#589 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#42960 of 50,301 nationally
About Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tuscaloosa, in the Tuscaloosa City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 467 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 589th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (30th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 467.
There are 23 schools in Tuscaloosa; Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks 17th of 23 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Martin L King Jr Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students · 825 m away
Central Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students · 1.0 km away
Oakdale Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students · 2.1 km away
Central High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students · 2.8 km away
CollinsRiverside Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
318 students · 3.2 km away
Matthews Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
401 students · 3.4 km away
University Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students · 3.7 km away
Echols Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students · 4.8 km away
Crestmont Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
268 students · 4.8 km away
Skyland Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
East Elementary School
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466 students
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Lakewood Primary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–2
466 students
Pick Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
Northside School
Opelika · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin L King Jr Elementary School a good school?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 23.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #589 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Martin L King Jr Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School ranks #589 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #42960 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School had 467 students in 2025.
Is Martin L King Jr Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Martin L King Jr Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Martin L King Jr Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.