Martin Luther King Elementary School
488 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Martin Luther King (MLK) Elementary School, located on Ludlow Street in Piscataway, New Jersey, serves as a key part of the Piscataway Township School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a diverse suburban community, the school emphasizes inclusive practices and aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond its core curriculum, MLK Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility, often reflecting the values of its namesake through programs that encourage character development and mutual respect. The school benefits from the resources and organizational support of the broader Piscataway district, which consistently prioritizes technological integration and evidence-based instructional strategies. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its students, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where parents and faculty work together to ensure a high-quality educational experience.
Beyond its core curriculum, MLK Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility, often reflecting the values of its namesake through programs that encourage character development and mutual respect. The school benefits from the resources and organizational support of the broader Piscataway district, which consistently prioritizes technological integration and evidence-based instructional strategies. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its students, the school strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere where parents and faculty work together to ensure a high-quality educational experience.
488
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 70 |
| Hispanic | 87 |
| Black | 96 |
| Asian | 203 |
| Two or More | 26 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Asian203 (41.6%)
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Black96 (19.7%)
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Hispanic87 (17.8%)
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White70 (14.3%)
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Two or More26 (5.3%)
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American Indian3 (0.6%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.6%)
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: | Piscataway Township School District |
| Phone: | (732)699-1563 |
| Website: | http://king.piscatawayschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 5th |
| Total Students: | 488 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 156 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 34 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
264
Grade 5
224
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 264 |
| Grade 5 | 224 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 222 | 45.5% |
| Male | 266 | 54.5% |
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