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M L King Elementary School

2724 Mariner Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505 · (330) 744-7823 · Mahoning County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL307 STUDENTS
Enrollment
307
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
58
Grade 2
59
Grade 3
51
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
35
Student demographics
White
7%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
54%
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 8%
Black
34%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 17%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
24.3%
OH avg 59.8% . -0.6pp since 2021
Math
18.4%
OH avg 56.1% . +7.6pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
307
-41 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.6:1
was 12.9:1
% White
7%
was 9%
% Hispanic
54%
was 30%
% Black
34%
was 56%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About M L King Elementary School

M L King Elementary School operates as a close-knit elementary-level community in Youngstown, Ohio, operated by Youngstown City. Current enrollment sits at 307 students spanning grades K through 5. That puts it 24% leaner than the typical public school in Ohio, which averages around 404 students.

Within Youngstown City, which oversees 14 schools and 4,004 students, M L King Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, M L King Elementary School reports that 54% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school logs 34% Black, 7% White, 6% multiracial. That is meaningfully more Hispanic than the county at large, where the share is closer to 7%.

On the resource side, M L King Elementary School shows 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting M L King Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, Mahoning County reports that median household earnings sit near $56,942, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. M L King Elementary School is one of 77 public schools in Mahoning County (combined enrollment of about 27,927 students).

The closest other public school is East Middle at PRBerry, roughly 0.1 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

M L King Elementary School operates from a downtown location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 12%: 348 students in 2018 compared to 307 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 30% to 54% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 14.6:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for M L King Elementary School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Mahoning County at a glance

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Population
226,491
Census ACS
Median income
$56,942
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
77
27,927 students

Quick facts

School name
M L King Elementary School
District
Youngstown City
Address
2724 Mariner Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone
(330) 744-7823
County
Mahoning County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
307
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
390451602080
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About M L King Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at M L King Elementary School?
M L King Elementary School enrolls approximately 307 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does M L King Elementary School serve?
M L King Elementary School serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does M L King Elementary School have?
M L King Elementary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at M L King Elementary School?
At M L King Elementary School, the student body is approximately 7% White, 54% Hispanic, 34% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is M L King Elementary School public or private?
M L King Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Youngstown City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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