- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Macarthur Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 550516000555 · Germantown, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 15.2:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High (1,288 students)
Macarthur Elementary held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Macarthur Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High
1,288 students
- Kennedy Middle
Kennedy Middle
865 students
- County Line El 496
County Line Elementary
496 students
- This school 486
Macarthur Elementary
486 students
- Amy Belle Elem 356
Amy Belle Elementary
356 students
- Rockfield Elem 344
Rockfield Elementary
344 students
What this shows Macarthur Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur Elementary compares
Macarthur Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
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.
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
District finance for Germantown School District reports $11,936 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~486 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, 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 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.
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.