School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located in Wyandanch, New York, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wyandanch Union Free School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for its students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills while fostering a sense of community and civic responsibility. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in subsequent grade levels and beyond, placing a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a vital hub for the Wyandanch community, often serving as a site for extracurricular programs and parental engagement initiatives. Through its partnership with the broader district, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary strives to close achievement gaps and provide equitable resources to its students. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the institution works to uphold the legacy of its namesake, encouraging students to pursue excellence and contribute positively to their neighborhood and society.
538
Total Students
41.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic390
Black143
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    390 (72.5%)
  • Black
    143 (26.6%)
  • White
    3 (0.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: WYANDANCH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (631)870-0555
Website: http://www.wyandanch.k12.ny.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 420
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 3 147
Grade 4 150
Grade 5 229
Ungraded 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 3147
Grade 4150
Grade 5229
Ungraded12
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27951.9%
Male25948.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)