The Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is the best school in Santa Ana, California serving students in grades K–6 having 24 equivalent full-time teachers. The school has a diverse student body of 51% female students and 49% male students and focuses on basic academic skills and a positive school culture. About 14% of students are good at math and 20% of students are good at reading. The student-teacher ratio at King Elementary is about 20:1 and 87% of students come from low-income families. Most elementary school students go on to middle and high schools nearby, like Segerstrom High School and Santa Ana High School. Many of their graduates have done well in sports and community service in the area. 3-bedroom rentals in Santa Ana usually cost between $3,000 and $4,000 a month.

The school community just celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19) by doing service projects in the area. They often have long legacy events this week because they are the school's namesake.

Q1. Does the school serve breakfast and lunch?

Ans: Yes, there are meal services every day.

Q2. Are meals available for free or at a lower cost?

Ans: Families who qualify can apply for programs that help with meals.

Q3. Is there transportation available?

Ans: Students who qualify can get transportation.

Q4. How do teachers grade students' work?

Ans: Students take state tests and tests in their own classrooms.

Q5. What kinds of help with schoolwork are there?

Ans: Programs for intervention and enrichment help students do well in school.