Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School's student population of 656 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2100 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
36%
Black
34%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School's ranking?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is ranked #2100 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School often compared to?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School?
656 students attend L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School offer ?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School part of?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2010
Teachers are wonderful and programs are great, my son loves going here and how great the teachers and staff treat the students is far beyond any other school I've seen before. Parents are on hand and involved in alot of the schools activities. The school is clean and in grat shape.
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