Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1280 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eisenhower Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
446 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Fort Leavenworth School District.
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