MacArthur Intrntl Spanish Acad

1800 Chippendale Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

www.sd54.org

456 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

MacArthur International Spanish Academy, located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, is a distinctive public elementary school within School District 54 that centers its curriculum around a dual-language immersion model. The school provides an educational environment where students develop proficiency in both English and Spanish, aiming to foster biliteracy, biculturalism, and high academic achievement. By integrating Spanish language instruction into core subject areas, the academy prepares its students to navigate an increasingly globalized society while valuing linguistic diversity.

Beyond its language-focused academic rigor, MacArthur emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a supportive and inclusive community culture. The school is known for its commitment to global citizenship, encouraging students to appreciate different cultures and perspectives. With its specialized focus, the academy attracts families seeking a robust, language-enriched educational experience that balances traditional standards with the long-term cognitive and social benefits of bilingual education.

456

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MacArthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	296
Black	14
Asian	26
Two or More	10

Hispanic
296 (64.9 %)
White
110 (24.1 %)
Asian
26 (5.7 %)
Black
14 (3.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.2 %)

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:	Schaumburg CCSD 54
Phone:	(847)357-6650
Website:	http://www.sd54.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MacArthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MacArthur Intrntl Spanish Acad
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	233	51.1%
Male	223	48.9%

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