Built in 1951, the school was originally known as 32nd Avenue Elementary School. In 1985, then principal Louise Crawford led a city-wide initiative to rename the school in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The school’s current building is scheduled for demolition in the summer of 2018, and a new structure will be erected in its place.

The school offers a state of the art learning environment with Internet access in all classrooms, four prototype classrooms and three computer labs. Most classrooms have four computers, tablets, or iPads for student use. Teachers incorporate technology into daily instruction with the use of Promethean boards and e-beams.

In coordination with the TCS Reading Before Third Grade initiative, we have emphasized reading before 3rd grade. Our efforts are supported by the Book Buddies pilot program, a generous donation from the Tuscaloosa Rotary Club, and coordinated instruction by our highly qualified teachers and volunteers. A variety of educational programs provide students with a wealth of opportunities to excel and achieve.

The school is supported by several community organizations. The following partnerships provide instructional and material support: B.F. Goodrich, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Beulah Baptist Church , First United Methodist Church, The LINKS, Optimist Club, and the Watch Dads Of Great Students.