Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School is one of six elementary schools in Urbana School District #116. King students come from over 50 countries and speak more than 40 languages. The multicultural, multilingual nature of the school population provides a rich learning environment for Dr. King students. The presence in the building of teachers from other countries makes it possible to provide instruction in a language other than English to most students. Parents, students, teachers and faculty members work together to develop materials for information about our school each year. Two meetings are held every school year for parents, teachers, and students to compare their information with school data to review progress and assess goals for our school.

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School Pledge is as follows: I am a King student. I am responsible for my learning. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and work, I pledge to do everything I can to make king School and the world a place where we live his dream by living, not hating. Showing understanding, not anger. Giving praise, not putdowns. I promise to build peace at school, at home, and in my community each day.