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Macarthur Elementary School
Elementary School · Liberal · Liberal, KS
A Liberal elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
P.O. Box 949, Liberal, KS 67905
- Math 27% proficient (2025)
- Reading 35% proficient (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macarthur Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macarthur Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,418/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Liberal
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macarthur Elementary School is listed in Liberal; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macarthur Elementary School
Macarthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Liberal, KS, part of Liberal, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macarthur Elementary School
What grades does Macarthur Elementary School serve?
Macarthur Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Macarthur Elementary School?
Macarthur Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macarthur Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macarthur Elementary School rank in KS?
Macarthur Elementary School ranks #1,269 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Macarthur Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Macarthur Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macarthur Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macarthur Elementary School a charter school?
No, Macarthur Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macarthur Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Macarthur Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macarthur Elementary School?
78.8% of students at Macarthur Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Seward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.2%
- Phone
- (620) 604-1700
Official sources & links
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.
- 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
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