D−
M. L. King Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
4848 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110 · (816) 418-2475 · Part of Kansas City 33 School District
Students
768
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about M. L. King Elementary
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 61.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 45.2%
Location
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4848 Woodland Avenue, Kansas City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K196
Kindergarten74
Grade 180
Grade 2106
Grade 386
Grade 481
Grade 575
Grade 670
Enrollment over time
475’20
458’21
665’22
746’23
768’24
Up 61.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 66%Hispanic 20%White 6%Two or more races 5%Asian 2%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.