- Enrollment
- 3,890
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lakewood, CA
Macarthur Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062250002740
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 14
- elementary schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for California
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA.
School address
District: Long Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 062250002740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Macarthur Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 062250002740 · Lakewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 34:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Polytechnic High (3,890 students)
Macarthur Elementary held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
3,890 students
- Millikan High
Millikan High
3,408 students
- Wilson High
Wilson High
3,349 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High
2,305 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
2,272 students
- This school 340
Macarthur Elementary
340 students
What this shows Macarthur Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Elementary compares
Macarthur Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 58% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$18,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 19.7%
African American 10.0%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Macarthur Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long Beach Unified reports $18,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millikan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,408
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,349
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,305
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Lakewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Intensive Learning Center
Standard public school
646 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 23:1 students per teacher
Stephen Foster Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Riley Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Craig Williams Elementary
Standard public school
478 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Palms Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 21:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Elementary
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary?
Macarthur Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lakewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary is 34:1, which is 58% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macarthur Elementary?
35.1% of students at Macarthur Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Elementary?
Macarthur Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary ranks #7 of 14 elementary schools in Lakewood, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Long Beach Unified?
Besides Macarthur Elementary, Long Beach Unified also operates Polytechnic High (3,890 students), Millikan High (3,408 students), and Wilson High (3,349 students). See the Long Beach Unified district page for the complete list.