LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in DULUTH, MN with about 453 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 27 teachers, LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY is a public school located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Duluth, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Duluth Public Schools (ISD 709) district, the school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, aiming to foster academic growth while focusing on the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to community engagement and strives to provide a well-rounded education through a variety of classroom programs and school-wide initiatives.

The school’s culture is centered on the "MacArthur Way," a set of behavioral expectations designed to encourage respect, responsibility, and safety among students. By utilizing a structured approach to character education, the faculty works to create a welcoming atmosphere that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its focus on personalized instruction and strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations, Laura MacArthur serves as a foundational educational hub for the Duluth community.

For more information, contact LAURA MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY at (218) 336-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.