Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 456 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Muscogee County School District.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School consistently performs significantly below the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.1% in Muscogee County and 38.4% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.49% to 96.54% over the past few years.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Muscogee County School District, such as St. Marys Video and Communication Technology, Dimon Elementary, and Wynnton Elementary School, generally perform better academically than Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School, even though they serve similar student populations with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. This suggests that the school may be facing deeper systemic challenges that go beyond just resource allocation.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

350 30th Ave
Columbus, GA 31903

(706) 683-8815

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1224^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,952

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

Middle:	Baker Middle School
High:	Spencer High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 503

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.0%

Hispanic:

23.5%

White:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 30^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (72%), Hispanic (23.5%), White (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is 13.9, which is the 13^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is $9,952. 18 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^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	28.45	883^rd	1101	19.8%
2007	9.78	1057^th	1125	6.0%
2008	13.08	1054^th	1134	7.1%
2009	4.74	1113^th	1133	1.8%
2010	3.09	1163^rd	1183	1.7%
2011	5.65	1167^th	1212	3.7%
2012	6.60	1150^th	1201	4.2%
2013	4.44	1188^th	1225	3.0%
2014	4.52	1187^th	1231	3.6%
2015	8.39	1205^th	1240	2.8%
2016	6.77	1223^rd	1233	0.8%
2017	4.87	1203^rd	1205	0.2%
2018	4.90	1205^th	1209	0.3%
2019	5.97	1215^th	1234	1.5%
2021	11.68	1102^nd	1214	9.2%
2022	8.44	1200^th	1244	3.5%
2023	8.45	1207^th	1242	2.8%
2024	7.90	1224^th	1248	1.9%

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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
2001	29	498	2	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	577
2002	36	419	1	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2003	36	419	1	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2004	30	419	1	68	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
2005	30	375	2	88	1	n/a	n/a	20	516
2006	22	377	1	102	2	n/a	n/a	21	525
2007	22	381	1	107	0	n/a	n/a	24	535
2008	17	352	1	94	0	n/a	n/a	23	487
2009	23	421	1	108	0	n/a	n/a	17	570
2010	15	463	6	0	5	8	108	0	605
2011	14	467	2	139	0	1	19	0	642
2012	25	486	2	138	4	2	22	0	679
2013	33	450	2	156	1	0	17	0	659
2014	25	463	1	176	0	0	19	0	684
2015	9	423	0	163	0	0	18	0	613
2016	8	451	0	143	0	1	15	0	618
2017	7	391	0	122	0	0	21	0	541
2018	6	357	1	117	2	0	20	0	503
2019	8	339	1	98	0	0	18	0	464
2020	8	345	1	119	0	0	16	0	489
2021	6	337	0	101	1	0	18	0	463
2022	3	304	0	108	3	0	10	0	428
2023	6	316	0	119	0	0	15	0	456
2024	11	362	2	118	1	0	9	0	503

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
2001	577	29.9	19.3	95.7
2002	531	26.2	20.3	83.6
2003	531	26.2	20.3	83.6
2004	519	28.3	18.3	90
2005	516	31.6	16.3	89.5
2006	525	28.6	18.4	90.3
2007	535	28.2	19.0	93.2
2008	487	28.0	17.4	94
2009	570	33.9	16.8	82.5
2010	605	32.5	18.6	92.2
2011	642	36.2	17.7	84.3
2012	679	36.6	18.5	94.3
2013	659	36.1	18.2	94.1
2014	684	38.7	17.6	99.6
2015	613	36.0	17.0	100
2016	618	36.0	17.1	99.5
2017	541	34.0	15.9	100
2018	503	30.8	16.3	94.4
2019	464	33.0	14.0	94.4
2020	489	32.0	15.2	91.8
2021	463	34.0	13.6	96.5
2022	428	33.5	12.7	n/a
2023	456	33.5	13.6	96.5
2024	503	36.0	13.9	100

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
2001	577	29.9	19.3	95.7
2002	531	26.2	20.3	83.6
2003	531	26.2	20.3	83.6
2004	519	28.3	18.3	90
2005	516	31.6	16.3	89.5
2006	525	28.6	18.4	90.3
2007	535	28.2	19.0	93.2
2008	487	28.0	17.4	94
2009	570	33.9	16.8	82.5
2010	605	32.5	18.6	92.2
2011	642	36.2	17.7	84.3
2012	679	36.6	18.5	94.3
2013	659	36.1	18.2	94.1
2014	684	38.7	17.6	99.6
2015	613	36.0	17.0	100
2016	618	36.0	17.1	99.5
2017	541	34.0	15.9	100
2018	503	30.8	16.3	94.4
2019	464	33.0	14.0	94.4
2020	489	32.0	15.2	91.8
2021	463	34.0	13.6	96.5
2022	428	33.5	12.7	n/a
2023	456	33.5	13.6	96.5
2024	503	36.0	13.9	100

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	$805 (9.5%)	$7,702 (90.5%)	$8,507
2018	$808 (9.1%)	$8,074 (90.9%)	$8,881
2019	$896 (9.0%)	$9,056 (91.0%)	$9,952

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1215^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1207^th of 1242 Elementary schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	7.6	6.8	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	12.7	14.8	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	4.2	10.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	8.3	7.1	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	9.5	8.4	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	14.3	6	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	12.7	16.9	4.2%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
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	464	456	1.7%
African American	339	316	6.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	98	119	21.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	6	25%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.4%	96.5%	2.1%

Schools Near Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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	350 30th Ave	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8815	503	36	13.9	100.0%	11 (2.2%)	362 (72.0%)	118 (23.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	7.9	1224^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.9%		8.4	1207^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.8%	17	5.6	13.2	14.7	12.5	13.2	9.3	14.7	$9,952	$896	$9,056
Brewer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2951 Martin Luther King	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2479	532	37	14.4	100.0%	29 (5.5%)	383 (72.0%)	95 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.7%)	4.1	1248^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.0%		5.5	1237^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.4%	11	4.9	2.6	6.4	0.0	5.1	3.9	11.8	$9,826	$886	$8,941
Davis Elementary School	Public	K-5	1822 Shepherd Dr	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2638	292	24	12.1	100.0%	13 (4.5%)	249 (85.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.2%)	9.8	1192^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	4.5%		7.3	1219^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.9%	27	16.1	4.4	19.4	17.9	2.2	13.9	19.4	$10,967	$915	$10,051
Dorothy Height Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1458 Benning Dr	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8871	432	37	11.8	100.0%	6 (1.4%)	360 (83.3%)	34 (7.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.9%)	9.3	1202^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	3.7%		12	1142^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	8.1%	60	9.6	6.2	20.3	13.5	20.0	9.4	17.2	$11,031	$1,344	$9,686
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology	Public, Magnet	K-5	4408 Saint Marys Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 683-8841	418	23	18.1	100.0%	4 (1.0%)	361 (86.4%)	26 (6.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	10.4	1179^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.5%		12.4	1136^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.5%	43	25.4	9.6	16.7	18.3	10.8	5.1	12.8	$8,012	$653	$7,359
Dimon Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	480 Dogwood Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 683-8772	331	25	13.5	92.1%	8 (2.4%)	267 (80.7%)	23 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.0%)	19.2	1016^th of 1248 public elementary schools	18.6%		23.6	942^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	24.2%	74	21.2	28.3	20.3	21.2	26.7	14.9	24.7	$9,168	$715	$8,453
Wynnton Elementary School	Public	K-5	2303 Wynnton Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-3147	359	28	13.0	100.0%	51 (14.2%)	236 (65.7%)	38 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	32 (8.9%)	30.9	835^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.1%		28.2	868^th of 1242 public elementary schools	30.1%	33	32.7	31.1	39.0	20.4	23.0	30.5	28.8	$11,144	$925	$10,219
South Columbus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1964 Torch Hill Rd	Columbus	31903	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8833	324	25	13.2	100.0%	8 (2.5%)	179 (55.2%)	110 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.0%)	17.3	1057^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.3%		17.5	1056^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.0%	1	29.3	16.3	26.8	12.2	14.3	19.5	24.4	$10,225	$682	$9,544
Rigdon Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1320 Rigdon Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 565-2989	428	31	13.9	100.0%	14 (3.3%)	346 (80.8%)	38 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.5%)	9.9	1189^th of 1248 public elementary schools	4.7%		15.9	1080^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.0%	109	1.9	9.6	21.1	7.5	19.2	8.6	23.2	$10,569	$1,081	$9,488
Dawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	180 Northstar Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 683-8732	311	22	14.1	100.0%	10 (3.2%)	259 (83.3%)	25 (8.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	9	1208^th of 1248 public elementary schools	3.2%		9.8	1192^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	4.0%	16	22.0	10.9	14.6	7.3	15.2	10.2	8.2	$10,417	$961	$9,456

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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

Muscogee County

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 503 students attended Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School.

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:

Middle : Baker Middle School
High : Spencer High School

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

Students at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School are 72% African American, 23% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Georgia elementary schools.

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