Enrollment
399
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Binghamton, NY
Macarthur School
Federal NCES profile for Macarthur School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360487000230
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macarthur School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #8 of 10
- schools in Binghamton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Macarthur School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY.
School address
District: Binghamton City School District · New York
NCES ID 360487000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macarthur School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macarthur School
Macarthur School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Binghamton, New York, enrolling 399 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.8% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 671 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #423.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students) and West Middle School (542 students) alongside Macarthur School.
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 School compares
Macarthur School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$25,766
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 52.4%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Macarthur School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Binghamton City School District, which includes Macarthur School.
$25,766
Per student
-2%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 28.1%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macarthur School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Macarthur School
How many students attend Macarthur School?
Macarthur School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Binghamton, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur School is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 School?
61.8% of students at Macarthur School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macarthur School?
The largest demographic group at Macarthur School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Binghamton, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macarthur School?
Macarthur School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macarthur School rank among schools in Binghamton?
By Resource Investment Index, Macarthur School ranks #8 of 10 schools in Binghamton, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Binghamton on the city page.
Is Macarthur School a good school?
Macarthur School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 Binghamton City School District?
Besides Macarthur School, Binghamton City School District also operates Binghamton High School (1,262 students), West Middle School (542 students), and East Middle School (465 students). See the Binghamton City School District district page for the complete list.
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