What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serve?

As a Primary school, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves students in Bakersfield, CA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary located?

You can find Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary in Bakersfield, CA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, there are approximately 20.5 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Bakersfield, CA?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is among the schools serving Bakersfield, CA. The school is part of the local school system.

CAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield City

Bakersfield, CA 93307

School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

676

Student:Teacher

20.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Bakersfield City

Econ. Disadvantaged

96.2%

Phone

(661)631-5229

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23.6:1

Worse than average in CA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,132

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

93% fully certified

Psychologists

Social Workers

0.11

Nurses

0.44

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,155

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,917

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,436

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 79%Local 7%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$358,484

-0.5% 1yr+36.2% 5yr

Bakersfield, CA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

32.2%

Below 150% poverty line

8.6%

Unemployment rate

7.8%

Uninsured residents

24.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

3,821

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,392

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

912 (27%)

Autism

907 (27%)

Specific Learning Disability

657 (19%)

Intellectual Disability

484 (14%)

Other Health Impairment

253 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

43 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

709

Current enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary currently enrolls 676 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in CA.