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M L King Jr Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Urbana, Illinois · Urbana SD 116
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students322
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
M L King Jr Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
322
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

M L King Jr Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Urbana, Illinois. The school enrolls 322 students. It is part of the Urbana SD 116 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictUrbana SD 116
County17019
CityUrbana
ZIP61801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173996004012

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment322
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American17.2%
Asian63.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.8%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
17.2%
Asian
63.6%
Two+
6.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)