- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alexandria, VA
Douglas Macarthur Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Macarthur Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510012000039
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Macarthur Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #19 of 42
- schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Macarthur Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elementary ranks #19 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Douglas Macarthur Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 510012000039 · Alexandria, VA Other · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 20.6:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria City High School (4,655 students)
Douglas Macarthur Elementary grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 640 in 2023-24 (+11.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Douglas Macarthur Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Cit
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- This school 680
Douglas Macarthur Elementary
680 students
What this shows Douglas Macarthur Elementary reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Macarthur Elementary compares
Douglas Macarthur Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 48% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 38% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Douglas Macarthur Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Macarthur Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Macarthur Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Alexandria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hayfield Secondary
Standard public school
3,256 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Standard public school
1,075 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parklawn Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon Elementary
Standard public school
933 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Hybla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
878 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
James K. Polk Elementary
Standard public school
804 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Elementary
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary has 680 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary is 20.6:1, which is 48% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Macarthur Elementary?
36.0% of students at Douglas Macarthur Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Macarthur Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Macarthur Elementary is White at 38.8% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Macarthur Elementary?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Macarthur Elementary rank among schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elementary ranks #19 of 42 schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Douglas Macarthur Elementary, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Alexandria City High School (4,655 students), Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), and George Washington Middle (1,458 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.