Martin Luther King Elementary School

School Overview
Martin Luther King Elementary School, located on Tingley Lane in Edison, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Edison Township Public School District. As part of a diverse and highly-regarded suburban school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and social responsibility. The school’s environment is generally characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to meet high academic standards while developing essential life skills.

Reflecting the broader values of the Edison community, the school emphasizes inclusivity and student engagement. It typically offers a robust curriculum that balances core subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities aimed at catering to a variety of student interests. By maintaining strong lines of communication between educators, parents, and the local community, Martin Luther King Elementary strives to create a stable, collaborative atmosphere designed to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
591
Total Students
45.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic29
Black34
Asian482
Two or More12
American Indian5
Pacific Islander2
  • Asian
    482 (81.6%)
  • Black
    34 (5.8%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (4.9%)
  • White
    27 (4.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Edison Township School District
Phone: (732)452-2980
Website: http://mlk.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 73
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 102
Grade 3 101
Grade 4 130
Grade 5 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten76
Grade 160
Grade 2102
Grade 3101
Grade 4130
Grade 5122
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female31152.6%
Male28047.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)