King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Summary:

King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 355 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $9,356 in 2018-2019 to $13,358 in 2021-2022, King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Nevada elementary schools, ranking 358th out of 377 schools in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in both mathematics and reading are significantly lower than the Clark County and Nevada state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in mathematics for all grades was 14.2%, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada.

While the nearby schools, such as Tate Myrtle Elementary School and Heard Lomie G Elementary School, also have high percentages of students from low-income families, they generally outperform King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School in academic proficiency rates. This suggests that the school faces unique challenges in improving student academic outcomes, despite the increased spending per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2260 Betty Ln
       Las Vegas, NV  89156


(702) 799-7390

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
358th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,358 Help


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

Middle:    Bailey Dr William H Middle School
High:    Sunrise Mountain High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.4%
African American:
16.9%
White:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 204th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (72.4%), African American (16.9%), White (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 28th best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School is $13,358, which is the 51st highest among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.05 141st 246 42.7%
2008 36.35 179th 294 39.1%
2009 36.84 178th 292 39.0%
2010 23.48 233rd 300 22.3%
2011 22.69 243rd 318 23.6%
2012 18.95 265th 328 19.2%
2013 11.63 303rd 330 8.2%
2014 16.99 293rd 332 11.7%
2016 10.97 330th 347 4.9%
2017 20.56 287th 351 18.2%
2018 11.95 321st 341 5.9%
2019 11.84 370th 388 4.6%
2022 13.59 340th 380 10.5%
2023 11.34 363rd 384 5.5%
2024 9.78 358th 377 5.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.05 168th 213 21.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.94 299th 321 6.9%
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Rank History for Female students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.70 320th 330 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.62 300th 332 9.6%
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Rank History for African American students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.51 126th 132 4.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.79 279th 308 9.4%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Open Quote I once was a student here, and i found this school AMAZING. Even though i'm not in this school anymore, I still appreciate the teachers giving me the education I have today because i'm in all AP classes. I also am very grateful of how supportive they can be when you just feel like no one cares anymore. Thanks M.L.K. Staff love Ya'll. <3 Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Open Quote I have found this school year 2010-2011 to be the most fruitful for both of my children 1st and 2nd grade. I complement the teachers and their motivation that they give to my children to read and turn in their homework each Friday with their little incentives they give them. It's a team effort and I am very pleased with my children's motivation and school performance this year. Also the concept of having 2 teachers in one classroom, I believe does make a great difference. My second grade son almost made it to the G.A.T.E program and that's speaks tons of the material and the teaching that goes on in the classroom.
I know for a fact that kids will do anything but homework if we let them do so...It's our responsibility us parents to make sure they sit down for those 15-20 min to read and to do homework EVERY DAY; let's not blame our teachers for our faults!
Good luck MLK staff, pls keep encouraging the kids to succeed. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 9, 2009

Open Quote This school has poor teachings, and is very ghetto, I hate my child has to go to this school. Some of the teachers here have no idea how to teach!! Just because you are a teacher doesn't always mean you can teach. My child scores are low and they have no idea how to help her. Close Quote



Enrollment information for King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 517 68 13 46 2 n/a n/a 0 646
1990 565 80 17 64 12 n/a n/a 0 738
1991 581 89 25 58 13 n/a n/a 0 766
1992 414 39 12 79 6 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 406 49 6 95 8 n/a n/a 0 564
1994 399 44 8 80 12 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 380 43 7 77 22 n/a n/a 0 529
1996 380 43 7 77 22 n/a n/a 0 529
1997 380 47 4 38 25 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 437 52 8 64 14 n/a n/a 0 575
1999 366 35 6 79 17 n/a n/a 0 503
2000 348 32 7 92 18 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 326 27 11 106 11 n/a n/a 0 481
2002 253 53 28 187 8 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 253 53 28 187 8 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 258 111 32 203 9 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 610 610
2006 140 85 18 179 4 n/a n/a 0 426
2007 135 73 25 234 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 134 77 22 239 1 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 89 103 19 292 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 84 130 22 295 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2011 69 112 11 282 4 8 14 0 500
2012 78 101 9 279 2 4 25 0 498
2013 47 83 6 306 2 8 29 0 481
2014 43 73 6 336 1 5 19 0 483
2015 57 97 6 331 1 3 26 0 521
2016 46 62 5 378 2 3 15 0 511
2017 45 82 3 361 0 2 16 0 509
2018 46 76 8 380 0 3 20 0 533
2019 52 94 7 332 0 2 27 0 514
2020 40 95 6 282 0 2 21 0 446
2021 40 79 7 264 0 0 20 0 410
2022 34 82 5 252 0 1 14 0 388
2023 24 60 3 257 1 0 10 0 355

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 King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 29.0 22.2 20
1990 738 34.0 21.7 21.8
1991 766 43.0 17.8 27.3
1992 550 35.0 15.7 31.6
1993 564 34.0 16.6 43.3
1994 543 34.0 16.0 46.8
1995 529 33.5 15.8 55.2
1996 529 33.5 15.8 55.2
1997 494 30.5 16.2 39.9
1998 575 35.0 16.4 49.6
1999 503 31.5 16.0 46.9
2000 497 30.5 16.3 49.7
2001 481 29.5 16.3 44.7
2002 529 31.0 17.1 61.4
2003 529 31.0 17.1 61.4
2004 613 39.0 15.7 63.8
2005 610 n/a n/a n/a
2006 426 30.0 14.2 n/a
2007 468 32.0 14.6 n/a
2008 473 36.0 13.1 72.5
2009 505 33.0 15.3 75.2
2010 534 35.0 15.2 79.2
2011 500 34.0 14.7 87.2
2012 498 32.0 15.5 91.8
2013 481 28.0 17.1 89.6
2014 483 30.0 16.1 93.4
2015 521 31.0 16.8 84.1
2016 511 n/a n/a 85.3
2017 509 31.0 16.4 100
2018 533 30.0 17.7 100
2019 514 24.0 21.4 100
2020 446 24.0 18.5 99.3
2021 410 24.0 17.0 100
2022 388 n/a n/a 100
2023 355 24.0 14.7 100

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 King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 646 29.0 22.2 20
1990 738 34.0 21.7 21.8
1991 766 43.0 17.8 27.3
1992 550 35.0 15.7 31.6
1993 564 34.0 16.6 43.3
1994 543 34.0 16.0 46.8
1995 529 33.5 15.8 55.2
1996 529 33.5 15.8 55.2
1997 494 30.5 16.2 39.9
1998 575 35.0 16.4 49.6
1999 503 31.5 16.0 46.9
2000 497 30.5 16.3 49.7
2001 481 29.5 16.3 44.7
2002 529 31.0 17.1 61.4
2003 529 31.0 17.1 61.4
2004 613 39.0 15.7 63.8
2005 610 n/a n/a n/a
2006 426 30.0 14.2 n/a
2007 468 32.0 14.6 n/a
2008 473 36.0 13.1 72.5
2009 505 33.0 15.3 75.2
2010 534 35.0 15.2 79.2
2011 500 34.0 14.7 87.2
2012 498 32.0 15.5 91.8
2013 481 28.0 17.1 89.6
2014 483 30.0 16.1 93.4
2015 521 31.0 16.8 84.1
2016 511 n/a n/a 85.3
2017 509 31.0 16.4 100
2018 533 30.0 17.7 100
2019 514 24.0 21.4 100
2020 446 24.0 18.5 99.3
2021 410 24.0 17.0 100
2022 388 n/a n/a 100
2023 355 24.0 14.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $933 (10.0%) $8,423 (90.0%) $9,356
2020 $1,115 (10.3%) $9,716 (89.7%) $10,831
2021 $1,723 (15.3%) $9,509 (84.7%) $11,232
2022 $2,619 (19.6%) $10,739 (80.4%) $13,358

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Junior Martin Luther 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 370th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 363rd of 384 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)34.220.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)19.418.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)22.223.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Reading (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)27.419.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
All Grades Mathematics (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)2113.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School)28.121.3
 6.8%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514355
 30.9%
African American9460
 36.2%
American Indian01
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic332257
 22.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White5224
 53.8%
Two or More Races2710
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School.

King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.0% of Nevada elementary schools.

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

Middle : Bailey Dr William H Middle School
High : Sunrise Mountain High School

Students at King Junior Martin Luther Elementary School are 72% Hispanic, 17% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races.


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