At a glance
Reported students
514
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424.5
Martin Luther King Elementary: 514 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 422
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27.07
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Elementary
Martin Luther King Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Vancouver. It is one of 44 current school records connected to Vancouver School District. NCES reports 514 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, above the Washington median of 15.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (46.3%) and White (33.7%). English learners represent 32.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King Elementary
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic46.3%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5.6%
- Multiracial8.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Vancouver School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Edgewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Harry S Truman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
480 reported students
Minnehaha Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
474 reported students
Felida Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
561 reported students
Ogden Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
585 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George C Marshall Elementary Elementary · Vancouver School District | PK–05 | 313 | 0.7 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary School Elementary · Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 538 | 0.8 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 543 | 1 mi |
| Harry S Truman Elementary School Elementary · Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 480 | 1.7 mi |
| Washington Elementary Elementary · Vancouver School District | KG–05 | 244 | 1.8 mi |
| Ogden Elementary Elementary · Vancouver School District | PK–05 | 585 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Elementary
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary serve?
Martin Luther King Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vancouver School District.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary?
Martin Luther King Elementary reported 514 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 422 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 17.9:1, based on 514 students and 28.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vancouver School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King Elementary in?
Martin Luther King Elementary is part of Vancouver School District, based in Vancouver, WA, which operates 44 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George C Marshall Elementary (0.7 mi), Edgewood Elementary School (0.8 mi), Roosevelt Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.