Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Public 1-3

750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-4118

(269) 605-1500

District: Benton Harbor Area Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,118

Students who attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Fair Plain Middle School
High:	Benton Harbor High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.9%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.93. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Benton Harbor Area Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (91.9%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is 10.6. 1 elementary schools in the Benton Harbor Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Martin Luther King Junior Elementary employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is $20,118. 1 elementary schools in the Benton Harbor Area Schools District spend more per student.

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Rank History for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	24.76	1353^rd	1545	12.4%
2007	23.48	1382^nd	1565	11.7%
2008	15.15	1455^th	1577	7.7%
2009	29.07	1343^rd	1589	15.5%
2010	39.25	1228^th	1552	20.9%
2011	32.30	1270^th	1552	18.2%
2012	6.49	1528^th	1566	2.4%
2013	3.37	1556^th	1563	0.4%
2014	5.22	1494^th	1533	2.5%
2015	6.07	1551^st	1580	1.8%
2016	5.93	1496^th	1548	3.4%

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

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	69	265	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1989	68	238	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1990	60	227	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1991	164	149	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	1	336
1992	168	154	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1993	154	162	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1994	109	177	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1995	95	185	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1996	95	185	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1997	112	198	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1998	77	178	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	279
1999	80	188	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2000	64	199	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2001	57	187	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2002	38	164	0	34	5	n/a	n/a	3	244
2003	38	164	0	34	5	n/a	n/a	3	244
2004	34	138	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	3	207
2005	32	138	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	4	203
2006	29	143	2	32	1	n/a	n/a	4	211
2007	30	150	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	8	214
2008	27	149	n/a	32	n/a	n/a	n/a	8	216
2009	24	134	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	7	196
2010	17	148	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	5	207
2011	18	131	0	44	0	0	8	0	201
2012	28	236	0	48	1	0	0	0	313
2013	17	398	0	65	2	0	5	0	487
2014	17	385	0	104	3	0	8	0	517
2015	14	382	0	70	0	2	3	0	471
2016	12	317	0	49	1	2	5	0	386
2017	8	415	0	7	1	0	12	0	443
2018	4	328	0	1	1	0	8	0	342
2019	2	314	0	2	1	0	6	0	325
2020	3	313	0	15	1	0	18	0	350
2021	4	308	0	10	0	0	13	0	335
2022	4	266	0	10	0	0	11	0	291
2023	6	264	0	6	0	0	11	0	287
2024	4	215	0	6	1	0	8	0	234

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	308	n/a	n/a	74
1990	288	19.0	15.1	79.9
1991	336	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	340	n/a	n/a	91.5
1993	343	n/a	0.0	91
1994	312	15.0	20.8	94.9
1995	302	15.0	20.1	88.1
1996	302	15.0	20.1	88.1
1997	342	15.0	22.8	87.7
1998	279	16.0	17.4	94.6
1999	296	16.0	18.5	84.5
2000	282	14.0	20.1	93.3
2001	272	18.0	15.1	88.2
2002	244	12.0	20.3	95.9
2003	244	12.0	20.3	95.9
2004	207	2.0	103.5	94.6
2005	203	15.0	13.5	95.5
2006	211	16.0	13.2	100.5
2007	214	12.0	17.8	86.4
2008	216	15.0	14.4	101
2009	196	13.0	15.1	95.2
2010	207	13.0	15.9	96
2011	201	13.0	15.4	85.1
2012	313	18.0	17.3	94.6
2013	487	23.4	20.7	92.2
2014	517	30.6	16.8	89.7
2015	471	22.0	21.4	87
2016	386	24.0	16.0	87.6
2017	443	22.7	19.4	78.8
2018	342	18.0	19.0	85.4
2019	325	14.5	22.4	84.6
2020	350	18.0	19.4	97.7
2021	335	14.0	23.9	99.7
2022	291	12.0	24.2	96.6
2023	287	14.0	20.5	94.1
2024	234	22.0	10.6	94.9

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	308	n/a	n/a	74
1990	288	19.0	15.1	79.9
1991	336	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	340	n/a	n/a	91.5
1993	343	n/a	0.0	91
1994	312	15.0	20.8	94.9
1995	302	15.0	20.1	88.1
1996	302	15.0	20.1	88.1
1997	342	15.0	22.8	87.7
1998	279	16.0	17.4	94.6
1999	296	16.0	18.5	84.5
2000	282	14.0	20.1	93.3
2001	272	18.0	15.1	88.2
2002	244	12.0	20.3	95.9
2003	244	12.0	20.3	95.9
2004	207	2.0	103.5	94.6
2005	203	15.0	13.5	95.5
2006	211	16.0	13.2	100.5
2007	214	12.0	17.8	86.4
2008	216	15.0	14.4	101
2009	196	13.0	15.1	95.2
2010	207	13.0	15.9	96
2011	201	13.0	15.4	85.1
2012	313	18.0	17.3	94.6
2013	487	23.4	20.7	92.2
2014	517	30.6	16.8	89.7
2015	471	22.0	21.4	87
2016	386	24.0	16.0	87.6
2017	443	22.7	19.4	78.8
2018	342	18.0	19.0	85.4
2019	325	14.5	22.4	84.6
2020	350	18.0	19.4	97.7
2021	335	14.0	23.9	99.7
2022	291	12.0	24.2	96.6
2023	287	14.0	20.5	94.1
2024	234	22.0	10.6	94.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,679 (27.2%)	$9,845 (72.8%)	$13,524
2020	$3,349 (28.2%)	$8,521 (71.8%)	$11,870
2021	$4,567 (34.4%)	$8,718 (65.6%)	$13,285
2022	$8,273 (52.2%)	$7,576 (47.8%)	$15,849
2023	$13,748 (68.3%)	$6,370 (31.7%)	$20,118

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	325	287	11.7%
African American	314	264	15.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	6	200%
Two or More Races	6	11	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	94.1%	9.5%

Schools Near Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary	Public	1-3	750 E Britain Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-1500	234	22	10.6	94.9%	4 (1.7%)	215 (91.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)		5.4				5.4					$20,118	$13,748	$6,370
Discovery Enrichment Center	Public	PK-K	465 S Mccord St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-1600	86	12	7.1	89.5%	1 (1.2%)	78 (90.7%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)											$19,459	$11,781	$7,678
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	248 9th St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 926-2885	215	11	19.5	100.0%	1 (0.5%)	211 (98.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	43.8										$12,571	$4,184	$8,387
Fair Plain East Elementary	Public	4-5	1995 Union Ave	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Benton Harbor Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 605-2400	166	14	11.8	97.0%	6 (3.6%)	144 (86.7%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	3.8	1483^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	0.2%		3.2	1470^th of 1470 public elementary schools	0.0%	13			9.6	7.7			4.9		5.6		$21,249	$15,404	$5,845
Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-5	1102 Orchard Ave	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	St. Joseph Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 926-3700	425	22	19.3	31.5%	317 (74.6%)	42 (9.9%)	32 (7.5%)	8 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	78.7	271^st of 1486 public elementary schools	81.8%		82.8	218^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.2%	53		52.9	73.2	51.3		54.3	54.9	46.1	55.8	37.7	$11,805	$899	$10,906
Brown School	Public	PK, KG-5	2027 Brown School Rd	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	St. Joseph Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 926-3500	409	3	131.9	30.1%	301 (73.6%)	34 (8.3%)	20 (4.9%)	26 (6.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	87.3	160^th of 1486 public elementary schools	89.2%		88	137^th of 1470 public elementary schools	90.7%	23		70.6	65.8	67.2		75.0	63.6	55.2	56.9	29.3	$11,712	$507	$11,205
Clarke School	Public	K-5	515 E Glenlord Rd	Saint Joseph	49085	Berrien County	St. Joseph Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 926-3600	465	21	21.7	23.9%	342 (73.5%)	20 (4.3%)	35 (7.5%)	42 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.4%)	78.8	267^th of 1486 public elementary schools	82.0%		66.6	448^th of 1470 public elementary schools	69.5%	181		63.2	59.2	51.2		68.4	64.9	47.6	59.5	23.8	$10,738	$494	$10,244
Riverside School	Public	PK, KG-8	3422 Riverside Rd	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Hagar Township S/D #6	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 849-1343	73	6	13.1	86.3%	39 (53.4%)	18 (24.7%)	10 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.2%)	38.7	873^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	41.3%		39	866^th of 1470 public elementary schools	41.1%	7			36.4		36.4		27.3				$13,766	$1,805	$11,961
Countryside Academy Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	4821 North St	Benton Harbor	49022	Berrien County	Countryside Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(269) 944-3319	380	20	19.3	90.3%	38 (10.0%)	191 (50.3%)	135 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	18.2	1196^th of 1486 public elementary schools	19.5%		15.5	1229^th of 1470 public elementary schools	16.4%	33		33.3	28.1	22.0		31.5	16.9	6.8	13.6		$14,726	$2,829	$11,897
River School	Public	K-8	4439 River Rd	Sodus	49126	Berrien County	Sodus Township S/D #5	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 925-6757	60	3	20.0	83.3%	28 (46.7%)	14 (23.3%)	11 (18.3%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	3 (5.0%)								(n/a)											$15,199	$1,295	$13,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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

Students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary are 92% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% White.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Martin Luther King Junior Elementary.

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

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

Middle : Fair Plain Middle School
High : Benton Harbor High School

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