Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center's student population of 204 students has grown by 124% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
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Hispanic
4%
19%
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Black
92%
22%
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White
1%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
55%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
204 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center is located in the East End neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in East End.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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