Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts

www.kinglab.district65.net

421 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School is a public magnet school located in Evanston, Illinois, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, the school is distinct for its specialized focus on integrating a rigorous core academic curriculum with an immersive arts education. Students engage in a variety of disciplines, including music, dance, visual arts, and drama, which are woven into their daily learning experience to foster creativity and critical thinking.

Beyond its artistic programming, the school is known for its commitment to social justice and the legacy of its namesake. It emphasizes a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages students to become well-rounded, socially conscious global citizens. By blending traditional literary proficiency with performance-based learning, Dr. King Jr. Fine Arts School aims to cultivate students who are not only academically prepared for middle school but also expressive, confident, and culturally aware.

421

Total Students

51.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr ML King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	55
Black	162
Asian	19
Two or More	55
American Indian	4

Black
162 (38.8%)
White
123 (29.4%)
Hispanic
55 (13.2%)
Two or More
55 (13.2%)
Asian
19 (4.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8500
Website:	http://www.kinglab.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 41

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 39