Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911 · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
#259 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#17596 of 50,301 nationally
About Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is a public elementary located in Colorado Springs, in the School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 498 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 60.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 259th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 498.
There are 166 schools in Colorado Springs; Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks 52nd of 161 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
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 Luther King Jr Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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506 students · 1.3 km away
Janitell Junior High School
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658 students · 1.5 km away
Webster Elementary School
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582 students · 1.6 km away
Mesa Ridge High School
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1,304 students · 1.7 km away
Talbott STEAM Innovation School
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324 students · 1.8 km away
James Madison Charter Academy School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
72 students · 1.8 km away
Watson Junior High School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students · 2.1 km away
Venetucci Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students · 2.6 km away
Mesa Elementary School
Fountain · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students · 3.4 km away
Widefield Elementary School of the Arts
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School a good school?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 60.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #259 of 993 in Colorado. 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 Luther King Jr Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks #259 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #17596 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School had 498 students in 2025.
Is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.