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Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
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  • Public
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Public School
Widefield School District 3

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

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    grade B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade B+
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B+

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    6910 DEFOE AVENUE
    COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911
    About Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School...

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    It's Open Enrollment in Widefield School District 3 (WSD3)!

    WSD3 has many schools that offer a variety of unique programs and educational opportunities for students. If you would like your child to attend one of our schools that is not your neighborhood school, you may submit a Boundary Waiver to the school of your choice. The open enrollment period ends on February 26, 2023.

    We offer in-person and virtual learning options. Our 18 schools include four innovation schools, a K-12 virtual school, a charter academy, elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and a trades school.

    Our academic programs provide a pathway for all students to be successful. We enhance those pathways through after-school clubs, athletics, music and performing arts, and community events.

    WSD3 also manages Widefield Parks and Recreation which provides numerous community education and recreation activities.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    62%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    53%

    Project Based Learning School

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    We remain steadfast in research-based practices to ensure all students learn to read, write and demonstrate the math skills necessary to apply them to our projects. Our approach allows students to be engaged, collaborative, and hands-on with real-world projects and connections to careers. Student curiosity is used to develop excitement around solving problems through collaboration and choice.

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    Living in the Area

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade D+
    2. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    3. Housing
      grade C
    Median Household Income
    $75,909
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,347
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $331,400
    National
    $244,900

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    440
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    45%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $49,644
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
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