MacArthur Elementary School

www.mpsaz.org/MacArthur

577 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

577

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacArthur Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	146
Black	10
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	5

White
388 (67.2 %)
Hispanic
146 (25.3 %)
Two or More
13 (2.3 %)
Black
10 (1.7 %)
American Indian
10 (1.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa Unified District (4235)
Phone:	(480)472-7800
Website:	http://www.mpsaz.org/MacArthur
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 85