MacArthur Elementary School

Liberal
925 South Holly
Liberal, KS 67901
391 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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/.
391
Total Students
27.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    294 (75.2 %)
  • White
    72 (18.4 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Liberal
Phone: (620)604-1700
Website: http://www.usd480.net
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 46

* 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 74
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 75
Gender Ratio
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