Very Good
#434 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 24% in state
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of · Colorado Springs, CO
A School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6910 DEFOE AVENUE, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
- Math 50% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King JR Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,105
Median home value
$348,900
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80911; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| James Madison Charter Academy SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Talbott Steam Innovation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is listed in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King JR Elementary School
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, serving approximately 516 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King JR Elementary School
What grades does Martin Luther King JR Elementary School serve?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King JR Elementary School?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King JR Elementary School rank in CO?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School ranks #434 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Martin Luther King JR Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King JR Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Martin Luther King JR Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King JR Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Luther King JR Elementary School a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King JR Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King JR Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Martin Luther King JR Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (719) 391-3455
- Area population (ZIP 80911)
- 34,296
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80911; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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