Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School

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312 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. School, located in the King neighborhood of Northeast Portland, is a vibrant PreK–8 institution within the Portland Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the legacy of its namesake, emphasizing themes of social justice, community engagement, and academic excellence. By serving students from early childhood through middle school, the campus aims to provide a consistent, supportive educational environment that fosters both personal growth and civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a culturally responsive curriculum that reflects the diverse background of its student body. Beyond the classroom, King School places a strong emphasis on partnerships with local organizations and families to enrich the student experience. With a mission to empower the next generation of leaders, the school strives to integrate rigorous academics with programs that encourage students to advocate for equity and make positive impacts within their broader community.

312

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	66
Black	97
Asian	9
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

Black
97 (31.4%)
White
80 (25.9%)
Hispanic
66 (21.4%)
Two or More
56 (18.1%)
Asian
9 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-6456
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/king
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
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 47

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	153	49%
Male	156	50%
Not Specified	3	1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)