Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MacArthur Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Tulsa, OK, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macarthur Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1582 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
8%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
NAVY BLUE, WHITE, OR BLACK
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #1582 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boevers Elementary School, Jenks West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
404 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Macarthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Tulsa School District.
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