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Martin Luther King El. School

35 Camp Street, Providence, RI, 02906

About Martin Luther King El. School

Martin Luther King Elementary School is known for its diverse, welcoming environment and a steady approach to classroom learning. Families often describe the school as friendly and structured, the kind of place where students get used to routines fairly quickly. Math proficiency generally sits in the low-to-mid 40% range, similar to Robert F. Kennedy Elementary and Anthony Carnevale Elementary, while schools like Vartan Gregorian typically score higher. Teachers focus on strengthening early math skills through hands-on practice, group work, and simple step-by-step lessons that help students progress without feeling overwhelmed. Parents sometimes compare the school with Pleasant View Elementary, which tends to score slightly higher in math, while Carl Lauro Elementary stays closer in overall consistency. For academically advanced students, families may later explore Providence’s magnet and charter options, though many stay because MLK Elementary provides a stable, supportive atmosphere. Three-bedroom rentals in this part of Providence usually range between $1,900 and $2,600, depending on the block and home condition. The nearest major high school is Hope High School, known for alumni who’ve moved into careers in public service, arts, engineering, athletics, and community leadership. Martin Luther King Elementary offers a warm, community-centered school experience.

Martin Luther King El. School Contact Information

Address

35 Camp Street, Providence, RI, 02906

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Phone

(401) 456-9398

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 27% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
399
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 76 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Martin Luther King El. School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM, Early Release on Wednesdays at 1:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.78%
Asian 3.51%
Hispanic 43.86%
Black 22.06%
Two+ Races 6.02%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
10.78%
Asian
3.51%
Hispanic
43.86%
Black
22.06%
Two+ Races
6.02%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 399
44.11%
176 Female
42.86%
171 Male

Student Population

399 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

664 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Martin Luther King Elementary recently held its winter literacy festival. A family math night is planned for next month.

FAQ

Q1. What learning support does MLK Elementary provide?

Ans. Students receive small-group instruction in reading and math to help build core skills.

Q2. How does the school stay in touch with families?

Ans. Parents receive newsletters, email reminders, and simple classroom notes.

Q3. Are enrichment options available for stronger learners?

Ans. Yes, teachers offer extended projects, deeper reading tasks, and enrichment-style activities.

Q4. Do new students adjust well at MLK Elementary?

Ans. Most children settle comfortably thanks to steady routines and approachable staff.

Q5. Does the school offer family engagement events?

Ans. Yes, the school hosts literacy nights, seasonal programs, and hands-on STEM evenings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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