L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com

593 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

L.D. McArthur Elementary School is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida, operating under the Escambia County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum designed to foster early childhood development and essential learning skills. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and supportive academic programs.

As part of the broader Escambia County school system, L.D. McArthur Elementary is committed to preparing students for middle school transition by promoting both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to maintain a focus on state standards and community engagement. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular activities can find additional details and district-level updates on the official website provided by the Escambia County School District.

593

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	57
Black	205
Asian	7
Two or More	56
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
263 (44.4 %)
Black
205 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
57 (9.6 %)
Two or More
56 (9.4 %)
Asian
7 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)494-5625
Website:	http://www.ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	593
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	111
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	111

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	297	50.1%
Male	296	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)