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#198 of 302 schools in RI
Martin Luther King El. School
Elementary School · Providence
35 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
399
Student-Teacher
14.2:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#198 of 302
In Providence
#32 of 58
public schools
In district
#21 of 37
Providence
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About Martin Luther King El. School
Martin Luther King El. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence. Martin Luther King El.
School serves approximately 399 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King El. School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Martin Luther King El. School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Martin Luther King El. School — Students at Martin Luther King El. School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.6/10.
How Martin Luther King El. School Compares
See how Martin Luther King El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
35 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Times2 Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, THE CROFT SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hope High School Providence | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| THE GRODEN CENTER Providence | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| WHEELER SCHOOL Providence | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Village Green Virtual Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Providence | 1.1 mi | — |
| ST PATRICK ACADEMY Providence | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| OCEAN TIDES SCHOOL Providence | 1.2 mi | — |
| THE CROFT SCHOOL Providence | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Times2 Elementary School Providence | 0.9 mi | 8.6 |
| Times2 Middle/High School Providence | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| RINI Middle College Providence | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Sheila Skip Nowell Providence | 1.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Charette Charter School Providence | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| SCHOOL ONE Providence | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,796
Median Home Value
$582,700
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
26,327
College Educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Baldwin School Pawtucket, RI | 5.5 |
| Gaudet Learning Academy Middletown, RI | 5.5 |
| Glen Hills School Cranston, RI | 5.5 |
| Asa Messer El. School Providence, RI | 5.6 |
| Cedar Hill School Warwick, RI | 5.6 |
| Hugh Cole School Warren, RI | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King El. School
What grades does Martin Luther King El. School serve?
Martin Luther King El. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King El. School?
Martin Luther King El. School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King El. School is 14.2:1. 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 El. School rank in RI?
Martin Luther King El. School ranks #198 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Martin Luther King El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King El. School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Martin Luther King El. School a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King El. School a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King El. School?
69.2% of students at Martin Luther King El. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9398
Resources & Links
District
Providence- District Enrollment
- 19,856
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,050
- District Rank
- #21 of 37
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