- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Macarthur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040497000402
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #40 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary School ranks #40 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Macarthur Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 040497000402 · Mesa, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 15.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Macarthur Elementary School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- Dobson High Sc
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- This school 545
Macarthur Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Macarthur Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Elementary School compares
Macarthur Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 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
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Macarthur Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macarthur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,284
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Elementary School
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% 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 Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Macarthur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary School ranks #40 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Macarthur Elementary School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.