Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than 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 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
92%
22%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
School Statewide Testing
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, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is higher than 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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