Martin L King Elem School

www.whd147.org

320 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located at 14600 Seeley Ave in Dixmoor, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Posen-Robbins School District 143½. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of its diverse student body. By focusing on core subjects and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

In addition to its academic curriculum, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary plays a vital role in the Dixmoor community by acting as a hub for local families. The school prioritizes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging collaboration between teachers, parents, and community members to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of school activities and a dedication to equity in education, the institution strives to empower its students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

320

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin L King Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	137
Black	177
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
177 (55.3%)
Hispanic
137 (42.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
White
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147
Phone:	(708)385-5400
Website:	http://www.whd147.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 80