Martin Luther King Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edison, New Jersey 08820 · Edison Township School District
#181 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#720 of 50,301 nationally
About Martin Luther King Elementary School
Martin Luther King Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Edison, in the Edison Township School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 591 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 90.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 181st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (70th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 591.
There are 19 schools in Edison; Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks 4th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)14.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Martin Luther King Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Adams Middle School
Edison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
930 students · 1.9 km away
Franklin D Roosevelt School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
178 students · 2.0 km away
James Madison Primary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–2
452 students · 2.0 km away
John P. Stevens High School
Edison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,687 students · 2.0 km away
James Madison Intermediate School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
586 students · 2.2 km away
John F Kennedy Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
256 students · 2.3 km away
John E. Riley Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
367 students · 2.5 km away
Riley Preschool Annex
South Plainfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students · 2.5 km away
Grant Elementary School
South Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
568 students · 3.2 km away
South Plainfield High School
South Plainfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,044 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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591 students
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Village Elementary School
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591 students
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
Passaic · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
590 students
Octavius V. Catto Community Family School
Camden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
593 students
Nellie K. Parker
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589 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Martin Luther King Elementary School a good school?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 90.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #181 of 1,479 in New Jersey. 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 Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks #181 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #720 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School had 591 students in 2025.
Is Martin Luther King Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Martin Luther King Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Martin Luther King Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.