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#29 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 2% in state

Macarthur Elem

Elementary School · Fort Leavenworth · Fort Leavenworth, KS

A Fort Leavenworth elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1 MacArthur Loop, Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027

  • Math 69% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 79% proficient (2025)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency79.5% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,378

Students at Macarthur Elem score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency69%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency79%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
69%
ELA
79%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Macarthur Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low90/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,422

Median rent

$1,889/mo

College educated

60.5%

Homeownership

0.6%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradley ElemEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–50.6 mi482Compare →
Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–51.5 mi314Compare →
David Brewer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.81–41.8 mi337Compare →
Earl Lawson Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–K2.0 mi290Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fort Leavenworth

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Macarthur Elem is listed in Fort Leavenworth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Macarthur Elem

Macarthur Elem is a public elementary school in Fort Leavenworth, KS, part of Fort Leavenworth, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macarthur Elem

What grades does Macarthur Elem serve?

Macarthur Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Macarthur Elem?

Macarthur Elem has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elem is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Macarthur Elem rank in KS?

Macarthur Elem ranks #29 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Macarthur Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Macarthur Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Macarthur Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur Elem has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Macarthur Elem a charter school?

No, Macarthur Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Macarthur Elem a Title I school?

No, Macarthur Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur Elem?

2.8% of students at Macarthur Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Leavenworth County
Area population (ZIP 66027)
7,249
Area median age
25.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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