Martin Luther King Jr Elementary

2000 S 18th St
Yakima, WA 98903

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, located in Yakima, Washington, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Yakima School District. Named in honor of the iconic civil rights leader, the school emphasizes a commitment to inclusive learning, community engagement, and character development. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters academic growth through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Yakima community, often acting as a hub for student development and extracurricular enrichment. By fostering a culture of respect and equity, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area generally view the school as an accessible neighborhood facility that prioritizes the holistic well-being of its students, ensuring that young learners receive the guidance and resources necessary to excel in a changing academic landscape.

485

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	445
Black	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
445 (91.8%)
White
28 (5.8%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
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:	N/A
District:	Yakima School District
Phone:	(509)573-1100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 86