Macarthur Elementary School

1 Macarthur Loop; Building 210
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#41 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
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60%
28%
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70-74%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
14%
21%
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Black
8%
6%
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White
63%
63%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #41 out of 1,264 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
493 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of FT Leavenworth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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