King Elementary

www.mps.k12.al.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=95

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Elementary School, located on Gateway Drive in Montgomery, Alabama, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Montgomery Public Schools system. Named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development among its elementary-age students. The school environment is structured to provide foundational learning in core subjects, aiming to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the values of community and leadership.

The school maintains an active web presence through the Montgomery Public Schools portal, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential information. This includes school calendars, faculty contacts, academic resources, and district-wide policies. By bridging the gap between home and school, King Elementary strives to ensure that families stay informed and engaged, ultimately creating a supportive network that promotes student achievement and well-being within the Montgomery area.

293

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	40
Black	234
Asian	1
Two or More	9

Black
234 (79.9%)
Hispanic
40 (13.7%)
White
9 (3.1%)
Two or More
9 (3.1%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)284-8080
Website:	http://www.mps.k12.al.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=95
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	223
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for King Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	38
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for King Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	148	50.5%
Male	145	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)