Macarthur Elementary School serves 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
40%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
355 students attend Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Macarthur Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 40% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Macarthur Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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