MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
538 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic | 390 |
| Black | 143 |
| Two or More | 1 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Hispanic390 (72.5%)
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Black143 (26.6%)
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White3 (0.6%)
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Two or More1 (0.2%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 147 |
| Grade 4 | 150 |
| Grade 5 | 229 |
| Ungraded | 12 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 279 | 51.9% |
| Male | 259 | 48.1% |
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