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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Yakima, Washington · Yakima School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students485
Student:Teacher15.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch93%
Title INo
Martin Luther King Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 387
485
Total Enrollment
State avg: 51%
93%+42pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Yakima, Washington. The school enrolls 485 students. It is part of the Yakima School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Washington state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictYakima School District
County53077
CityYakima
ZIP98903
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID531011001814

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment485
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino91.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
91.2%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
0.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %93%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)