Macarthur Elementary School

6011 Centralia St.
Lakewood, CA 90713
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1961 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Macarthur Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Macarthur Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
53%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
23%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #1961 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary School, Wilmington Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
312 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Macarthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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