Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of

6910 DEFOE AVENUE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is located in the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. As part of a district known for its community-focused approach, the school aims to provide students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success, while prioritizing a safe and supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, MLK Elementary integrates various educational resources to engage students at different learning levels. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that every student receives a well-rounded experience. With a commitment to the legacy of its namesake, the school strives to promote values of equity, integrity, and perseverance, helping to prepare its young students to become responsible and active members of their community.

498

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	150
Black	40
Asian	7
Two or More	60
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
237 (47.6%)
Hispanic
150 (30.1%)
Two or More
60 (12.0%)
Black
40 (8.0%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of
Phone:	(719)391-3455
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 87