Douglas MacArthur Elementary School

www.walthampublicschools.org/o/macarthur

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, located at 494 Lincoln Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students in the Waltham Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on foundational academic skills as well as social-emotional development. It serves a diverse student population, reflecting the broader multicultural community of the Waltham area, and strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets state educational standards while encouraging student curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Douglas MacArthur Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school culture. The school generally encourages parental engagement through active PTA involvement and various school-wide events that bridge the gap between home and classroom life. With its location in a residential neighborhood, the school acts as a focal point for the local community, emphasizing safety, collaboration, and the personal growth of every student who walks through its doors.

477

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	83
Black	31
Asian	40
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
297 (62.3 %)
Hispanic
83 (17.4 %)
Asian
40 (8.4 %)
Black
31 (6.5 %)
Two or More
24 (5.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Waltham
Phone:	(781)314-5721
Website:	http://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/macarthur
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 86

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 73