Martin L King Elementary School in Dixmoor, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Martin L King Elementary School is a suburban public school in Dixmoor, Illinois that is part of West Harvey-Dixmoor School District #147. It serves 285 students in grades 1 - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 57 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 4

285 Students

24 Teachers

14535 Seeley Ave

Dixmoor, IL 60426 View local requests

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Martin L King Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Martin L King Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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