- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Leavenworth, KS
Macarthur Elem
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200633000048
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Elem earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Fort Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elem ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fort Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Fort Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200633000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Macarthur Elem held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 200633000048 · Fort Leavenworth, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 13.3:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bradley Elem (412 students)
Macarthur Elem held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macarthur Elem
424 students
- Bradley Elem
Bradley Elem
412 students
- Patton Jr High
Patton Jr High
389 students
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
317 students
What this shows Macarthur Elem reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Elem compares
Macarthur Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 97% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Kansas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Macarthur Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Leavenworth reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patton Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Fort Leavenworth
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Elem
How many students attend Macarthur Elem?
Macarthur Elem has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Leavenworth, KS. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elem is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Macarthur Elem?
1.1% of students at Macarthur Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Elem?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Elem is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Fort Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Elem?
Macarthur Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Macarthur Elem rank among schools in Fort Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elem ranks #4 of 4 schools in Fort Leavenworth, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Leavenworth?
Besides Macarthur Elem, Fort Leavenworth also operates Bradley Elem (412 students), Patton Jr High (389 students), and Eisenhower Elem (317 students). See the Fort Leavenworth district page for the complete list.