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Martin Luther King Elementary School

3800 WALDENWOOD DR ANN ARBOR MI 48105

Top 25% School in Michigan

Ranked 78 of 247 in Michigan

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About Martin Luther King Elementary School

Martin Luther King Elementary School consistently ranks as one of the highest-performing Elementary Schools in Michigan, falling into the top 1% of performance across the state, with over 85% of students proficient in math, and over 80% in reading While holding a record of academic achievement, King actively values the traditions of a community that is culturally and linguistically diverse, with students representing over 20 different countries and speaking 35 different languages. King prides itself on the engagement of families in their tradition and history, enhancing community engagement through creativity in events, collaborative art projects, and efforts such as its 50th-anniversary mural project that involved every student. Martin Luther King Elementary School has elevated the rigor of academic experience in one of the most nurturing educational environments, one that values inclusion, character, and global citizenship. The pursuit of academic achievement and valuable community traditions make Martin Luther King Elementary School a top performer among Elementary Schools in Michigan.

Contact Information

Address

3800 WALDENWOOD DR ANN ARBOR MI 48105

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Phone

(734) 994-1940

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
512
Total Students
$68723
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 78 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Martin Luther King Elementary 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
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: 8:50 AM - 3:59 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 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 31.29921%
Asian 41.33858%
Hispanic 6.299212%
Black 5.708661%
Two+ Races 15.35433%
Native Am. 0%
White
31.29921%
Asian
41.33858%
Hispanic
6.299212%
Black
5.708661%
Two+ Races
15.35433%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 512
51%
261 Female
49%
251 Male

Student Population

512 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1: How is the environment at Martin Luther King Elementary?

A: The school offers, updated classrooms, well-stocked library, play structure, gym, and good safety standards so kids can learn and be confident in their safety.

Q2: Is there STEM related activity within the school?

A: Yes, there are opportunities for robotics, coding, science fair projects, and math competition geared to get kids thinking and problem-solving.

Q3: How do parents register their child into King Elementary?

A: Registration requires providing a birth certificate, proof of residence, shot records, and school records if applicable.

Q4: Is there financial assistance or something that helps with cost?

A: Being a public school, the classes are free. If you need help with fees for afterschool activities or other programs, there may be a hardship program.

Q5: What fun activities do kids have access to after school?

A: Kids can participate in music, arts, sports, and assorted clubs. This is a great opportunity for students to have more fun while learning something, outside of class.

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
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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