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 building was demolished in the summer of 2018, and a new first-class building opened in the spring of 2020.

The school offers a state-of-the-art learning environment with Internet access in all classrooms, four prototype classrooms, and a large computer lab. All classrooms have four computers, for student use. Teachers incorporate technology into daily instruction with the use of interactive whiteboards and projectors.

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.