Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in College Park, Georgia, serving 578 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clayton County School District, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's slightly higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary consistently performs below the Clayton County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.5% of 3rd graders, 10.5% of 4th graders, and 15.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 20.5% and 38.4% at the county and state levels, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the nearby Harper Elementary and Lake City Elementary schools have higher proficiency rates, one school in the area stands out as a potential alternative option: Unidos Dual Language School, which has a stronger academic performance than Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary, ranging from 90.31% to 93.01%, indicates a need for additional resources and support to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5745 W Lees Mill Rd
College Park, GA 30349

(770) 991-4651

District: Clayton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1217^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Clayton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 578

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.8%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.3%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.47. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clayton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton County 168^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	17.66	978^th	1101	11.2%
2007	24.07	941^st	1125	16.4%
2008	27.87	915^th	1134	19.3%
2009	21.13	981^st	1133	13.4%
2010	29.84	947^th	1183	19.9%
2011	17.74	1072^nd	1212	11.6%
2012	22.12	1013^th	1201	15.7%
2013	12.20	1109^th	1225	9.5%
2014	17.14	1077^th	1231	12.5%
2015	10.93	1153^rd	1240	7.0%
2016	10.53	1160^th	1233	5.9%
2017	13.69	1069^th	1205	11.3%
2018	14.06	1060^th	1209	12.3%
2019	12.66	1107^th	1234	10.3%
2021	17.03	1013^th	1214	16.6%
2022	14.40	1081^st	1244	13.1%
2023	14.74	1092^nd	1242	12.1%
2024	8.47	1217^th	1248	2.5%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	25	811	51	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	910
2005	14	854	51	25	0	n/a	n/a	28	972
2006	13	920	53	34	0	n/a	n/a	28	1048
2007	11	879	46	30	0	n/a	n/a	27	993
2008	11	823	37	30	2	n/a	n/a	28	931
2009	10	786	47	30	3	n/a	n/a	25	901
2010	4	794	37	42	5	0	7	0	889
2011	4	862	40	45	2	0	8	0	961
2012	4	847	43	51	4	0	8	0	957
2013	6	895	41	49	5	0	11	0	1007
2014	6	916	30	45	5	0	12	0	1014
2015	8	953	37	59	5	0	12	0	1074
2016	15	915	38	59	4	0	17	0	1048
2017	6	864	30	56	4	0	15	0	975
2018	5	594	20	31	1	1	16	0	668
2019	3	576	5	23	3	1	12	0	623
2020	2	577	6	28	0	0	9	0	622
2021	2	511	9	22	0	0	14	0	558
2022	2	506	13	31	0	0	14	0	566
2023	4	496	17	42	1	0	18	0	578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	910	54.0	16.9	76.7
2005	972	59.0	16.5	78.4
2006	1048	65.8	15.9	80.9
2007	993	67.0	14.8	85.8
2008	931	63.0	14.8	88.3
2009	901	65.5	13.8	86.1
2010	889	58.5	15.2	87.1
2011	961	56.0	17.1	91.4
2012	957	59.0	16.2	94.1
2013	1007	51.2	19.6	94.9
2014	1014	55.3	18.3	99.7
2015	1074	58.0	18.5	95.5
2016	1048	57.0	18.3	99.5
2017	975	58.0	16.8	99.5
2018	668	46.0	14.5	99.4
2019	623	39.0	15.9	92.9
2020	622	39.0	15.9	92.9
2021	558	39.0	14.3	93
2022	566	38.0	14.8	n/a
2023	578	40.0	14.4	90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	910	54.0	16.9	76.7
2005	972	59.0	16.5	78.4
2006	1048	65.8	15.9	80.9
2007	993	67.0	14.8	85.8
2008	931	63.0	14.8	88.3
2009	901	65.5	13.8	86.1
2010	889	58.5	15.2	87.1
2011	961	56.0	17.1	91.4
2012	957	59.0	16.2	94.1
2013	1007	51.2	19.6	94.9
2014	1014	55.3	18.3	99.7
2015	1074	58.0	18.5	95.5
2016	1048	57.0	18.3	99.5
2017	975	58.0	16.8	99.5
2018	668	46.0	14.5	99.4
2019	623	39.0	15.9	92.9
2020	622	39.0	15.9	92.9
2021	558	39.0	14.3	93
2022	566	38.0	14.8	n/a
2023	578	40.0	14.4	90.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$667 (7.7%)	$8,015 (92.3%)	$8,683
2018	$613 (6.1%)	$9,482 (93.9%)	$10,095
2019	$924 (9.4%)	$8,914 (90.6%)	$9,838

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1107^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1092^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	23.4	14.3	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.9	18.1	8.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	28.8	20.2	8.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	35.9	23.7	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	16.1	12	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	26.5	18.2	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	20.4	26.5	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	29.2	23.4	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	27.2	20.2	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton County)	30.4	22.9	7.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	7.9	7.9
5th Grade Mathematics (Clayton County)	23.2	15.6	7.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	10.5	18	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Clayton County)	26.5	17.1	9.4%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	578	7.2%
African American	576	496	13.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	5	17	240%
Hispanic	23	42	82.6%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	3	4	33.3%
Two or More Races	12	18	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.9%	90.3%	2.6%

Schools Near Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5745 W Lees Mill Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 991-4651	578	40	14.4	90.3%	4 (0.7%)	496 (85.8%)	42 (7.3%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.1%)	8.5	1217^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.5%		14.7	1092^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	12.1%	125		12.5	10.5	15.2				9.1	17.1	12.7				12.8			$9,839	$924	$8,914
West Clayton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5580 Riverdale Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4005	488	30	16.2	90.4%	2 (0.4%)	439 (90.0%)	34 (7.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	7.9	1223^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	2.0%		9.9	1189^th of 1242 public elementary schools	4.3%	34		5.9	15.5	13.4				7.4	25.9	3.0				9.0			$8,061	$703	$7,359
Dubois Integrity Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6479 Church St	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 629-1534	1,320	81	16.3	96.4%	6 (0.5%)	1,218 (92.3%)	54 (4.1%)	9 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.3%)	15.3	1096^th of 1248 public elementary schools	12.2%		24.8	921^st of 1242 public elementary schools	25.8%	175	42.1	18.1	19.0	27.6	36.4	31.7	46.3	16.5	8.9	7.7	11.6	16.3	21.3	12.8	16.7	40.7	$9,995	$858	$9,137
Riverdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6253 Garden Walk Blvd	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4015	635	48	13.2	90.4%	10 (1.6%)	411 (64.7%)	171 (26.9%)	18 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	20	1004^th of 1248 public elementary schools	19.6%		14.8	1091^st of 1242 public elementary schools	12.2%	87		20.5	11.0	32.7				15.7	14.3	29.6				29.6			$8,335	$458	$7,877
Northcutt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5451 W Fayetteville Rd	College Park	30349	Fulton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4020	693	46	15.0	90.3%	2 (0.3%)	565 (81.5%)	79 (11.4%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.9%)	16.7	1068^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.4%		13.4	1112^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.5%	44		19.1	20.2	25.5				31.5	24.0	14.9				7.4			$7,394	$536	$6,858
Oliver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 Cheryl Leigh Dr	Riverdale	30296	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4010	539	34	15.8	90.4%	5 (0.9%)	407 (75.5%)	87 (16.1%)	15 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	20 (3.7%)	31	833^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	33.3%		31.1	817^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.2%	16		35.6	23.2	41.0				34.2	34.1	25.0				19.2			$8,357	$589	$7,769
Church Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7013 Church St	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 994-4000	698	48	14.5	90.4%	8 (1.1%)	544 (77.9%)	93 (13.3%)	22 (3.2%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)	13.7	1121^st of 1248 public elementary schools	10.2%		12.5	1135^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.6%	14		7.8	18.3	18.9				8.6	18.3	27.9				20.7			$8,338	$632	$7,705
Fountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5215 West St	Forest Park	30297	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3875	548	42	13.0	90.3%	7 (1.3%)	297 (54.2%)	216 (39.4%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	23.2	959^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.2%		11.2	1158^th of 1242 public elementary schools	6.8%	199		23.2	9.0	32.5				27.5	23.1	31.3				28.8			$9,058	$830	$8,229
Harper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	93 Valley Hill Rd SW	Riverdale	30274	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 479-2654	722	53	13.5	90.4%	6 (0.8%)	468 (64.8%)	212 (29.4%)	13 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.6%)	10.5	1175^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.2	1114^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.3%	61		15.6	18.4	20.4				15.6	22.1	5.3				3.5			$8,261	$568	$7,694
Lake City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5354 Phillips Dr	Lake City	30260	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 362-3855	509	34	14.9	90.4%	12 (2.4%)	184 (36.1%)	228 (44.8%)	64 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.1%)	30.9	837^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.9%		34.2	779^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.3%	58		34.8	26.3	31.0				30.3	36.8	27.4				26.2			$8,463	$417	$8,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Is Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School a good school?

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.5% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School?

Students at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School are 86% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Clayton High School

How many students attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School.

What district is Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School in?

Clayton County

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