Enrollment
486
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Germantown, WI
Macarthur Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550516000555
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI.
School address
District: Germantown School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550516000555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macarthur Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macarthur Elementary
Macarthur Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Germantown, Wisconsin, enrolling 486 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 486 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #423, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Germantown's public schools, it stands alongside County Line Elementary (496 students): Macarthur Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 17.7:1).
Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students) and Kennedy Middle (865 students) alongside Macarthur Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Macarthur Elementary compares
Macarthur Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Macarthur Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Germantown School District, which includes Macarthur Elementary.
$12,420
Per student
-17%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.1%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Macarthur Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| County Line Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amy Belle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockfield Elementary | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Germantown
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Macarthur Elementary
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary?
Macarthur Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Germantown, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macarthur Elementary?
17.3% of students at Macarthur Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Germantown, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur Elementary?
Macarthur Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macarthur Elementary rank among schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Germantown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Germantown on the city page.
Is Macarthur Elementary a good school?
Macarthur Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Germantown School District?
Besides Macarthur Elementary, Germantown School District also operates Germantown High (1,288 students), Kennedy Middle (865 students), and County Line Elementary (496 students). See the Germantown School District district page for the complete list.
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