MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MacArthur Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Liberal school district, located in Liberal, KS with about 415 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 28 teachers, MacArthur Elementary School 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 public school located in Liberal, Kansas, serving as part of the USD 480 school district. Situated at 925 South Holly, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As part of a district committed to academic growth and student development, MacArthur Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares children for their transition into middle school.

The school benefits from being part of the larger USD 480 educational network, which emphasizes student achievement, resource accessibility, and community engagement. By leveraging the district's infrastructure and curriculum standards, MacArthur Elementary works to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information through the official USD 480 website at http://www.usd480.net/.

For more information, contact MacArthur Elementary School at (620) 604-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67901
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MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Liberal, KS with about 415 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Liberal
Total Students:
415
Teachers:
28
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 415 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 70% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.1%
White
24.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.