- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Macarthur School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 360487000230 · Binghamton, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 10.8:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Binghamton High School (1,262 students)
Macarthur School held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Macarthur School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Binghamton Hig
Binghamton High School
1,262 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
542 students
- East Middle Sc 465
East Middle School
465 students
- Benjamin Frank 403
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
403 students
- This school 399
Macarthur School
399 students
- Woodrow Wilson 355
Woodrow Wilson School
355 students
What this shows Macarthur School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macarthur School compares
Macarthur School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$27,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Binghamton City School District reports $27,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~399 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.