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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-6

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary

West Contra Costa Unified · Contra Costa County · 4022 Florida Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804-3398

(510) 231-1403

1/10
#5711
Rank 5711 out of 5,722
Top 100%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5699 · 0th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5698 · 0th percentile
Science1/10 · #5559 · 1st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary serves the Richmond waterfront community, a neighborhood with deep working-class roots and a strong sense of cultural identity that's increasingly drawing the attention of Bay Area families priced out of pricier zip codes. The school faces real academic challenges — its test scores rank among the lowest in California — making it a school that families should approach with eyes open, ideally pairing it with strong at-home support and engagement with the teachers and staff. For families already rooted in this part of Richmond, getting involved in the school community and advocating for additional resources can make a meaningful difference in the day-to-day experience.

Student Demographics

207 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
126 (61%)
African American
50 (24%)
Asian
17 (8%)
Multiple Races
12 (6%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners123 (59%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged207 (100%)
Students with Disabilities35 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

375
Enrollment
19.3
Teachers (FTE)
19.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1372 · 77th percentile

161 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found