MACARTHUR SCHOOL

www.binghamtonschools.org

398 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

MacArthur Elementary School is a public school located in Binghamton, New York, serving students within the Binghamton City School District. Situated on Vestal Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and operates under the district’s mission to provide a supportive and comprehensive educational environment. It serves as a foundational institution for neighborhood children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of essential life skills during the elementary years.

As part of the Binghamton City School District, MacArthur Elementary emphasizes a curriculum aligned with New York State standards while prioritizing equity and student engagement. The school typically offers a variety of resources, including specialized instruction, support services, and extracurricular opportunities, aimed at fostering a positive school culture. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub, providing consistent communication and opportunities for parental involvement to ensure student success both in and out of the classroom.

398

Total Students

37.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MACARTHUR SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	61
Black	89
Asian	8
Two or More	44

White
196 (49.2 %)
Black
89 (22.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (15.3 %)
Two or More
44 (11.1 %)
Asian
8 (2.0 %)

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:	BINGHAMTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)763-8485
Website:	http://www.binghamtonschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 18

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 69

Ungraded 4