Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

www.alisal.org/king/

577 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, located on North Sanborn Road in Salinas, California, is a dedicated elementary school within the Alisal Union School District. Serving a vibrant community, the academy is committed to providing a nurturing educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the pursuit of excellence. The school’s namesake serves as a guiding pillar for its culture, encouraging students to embody values of leadership, service, and social responsibility as they progress through their formative years.

Academically, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills while integrating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for future success. The staff at MLK Jr. Academy works closely with families and the surrounding Salinas community to create an inclusive atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed. By fostering a supportive and engaging campus, the school aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

577

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	575
Asian	1

Hispanic
575 (99.7%)
White
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Alisal Union
Phone:	(831)796-3916
Website:	http://www.alisal.org/king/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	529
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 78