- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
Federal NCES profile for General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830001701
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #25 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks #25 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 481830001701 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
889 enr · 13.5:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 held near 937 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 889
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
889 students
What this shows General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 reports 889 students on the CCD universe file.
How General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 compares
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 889 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
889
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,931
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
White 4.4%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~889 students)
Frequently asked questions about General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8
How many students attend General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 has 889 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 916 (2022-23) → 937 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
76.5% of students at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
The largest demographic group at General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8?
General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8 ranks #25 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides General Douglas Macarthur Pk-8, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.