MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MacArthur Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 574 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, MacArthur Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MacArthur Elementary School is a public school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving students within the Mesa Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, MacArthur strives to prepare its students for future success, ensuring they are equipped with the foundational knowledge necessary for their academic journeys ahead.
The school community is characterized by its commitment to collaboration between staff, parents, and students. With a focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere, MacArthur Elementary utilizes its resources to offer various educational initiatives and extracurricular opportunities that encourage student participation and personal expression. As part of the broader Mesa Public Schools system, the school benefits from district-wide standards and support, all while maintaining a unique local focus on serving the needs of the children and families in the 85203 area.
For more information, contact MacArthur Elementary School at (480) 472-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85203
(480) 472-7800
http://www.mpsaz.org/macarthur
MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 574 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 574
- Teachers:
- 29.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 574 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.