MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MacArthur Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Leavenworth school district, located in Fort Leavenworth, KS with about 565 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 39 teachers, MacArthur Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 key educational institution located on the Fort Leavenworth military installation in Kansas. Serving as part of the Fort Leavenworth School District (USD 207), the school is specifically designed to support the families of service members stationed at the post. Because of its unique setting, the school culture is deeply rooted in the military lifestyle, fostering a community that understands the frequent transitions, deployments, and requirements inherent in military life.

Academically, MacArthur Elementary focuses on providing a high-quality, stable learning environment for its diverse student body of military dependents. The school leverages the unique resources provided by the district to ensure students receive personalized instruction, often maintaining small class sizes and a curriculum tailored to the specific needs of mobile military families. By emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional support, MacArthur Elementary acts as a stabilizing force for children during their parents' military service.

For more information, contact MacArthur Elem at (913) 651-6517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.