MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY

macarthur.lcps.net/o/mae

353 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

MacArthur Elementary School, located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Las Cruces Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student body. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with a focus on student-centered instruction, MacArthur Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional goals, the school emphasizes a positive school culture where students are encouraged to develop social-emotional skills alongside their academic performance. The faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to provide a well-rounded educational experience, often leveraging local resources and district initiatives to meet the specific needs of their neighborhood. As a vital part of the Las Cruces community, MacArthur Elementary remains dedicated to building a strong educational foundation for the children it serves.

353

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	329
Black	2

Hispanic
329 (93.2 %)
White
22 (6.2 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)527-9556
Website:	http://macarthur.lcps.net/o/mae
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAC ARTHUR ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	182	51.6%
Male	171	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

J PAUL TAYLOR ACADEMY

Charter School 198 Students

402 W. COURT AVE BLDG 2
LAS CRUCES, NM 88005 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th