L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.escambiaschools.org

599 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

L.D. McArthur Elementary School is a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida, operating under the Escambia County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum designed to foster early childhood development and essential learning skills. The school environment typically emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured classroom instruction and supportive academic programs.

As part of the broader Escambia County school system, L.D. McArthur Elementary is committed to preparing students for middle school transition by promoting both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes resources provided by the district to maintain a focus on state standards and community engagement. Parents and guardians looking for specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular activities can find additional details and district-level updates on the official website provided by the Escambia County School District.

599

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	62
Black	201
Asian	7
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (46.2%)
Black
201 (33.6%)
Hispanic
62 (10.4%)
Two or More
50 (8.3%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESCAMBIA
Phone:	(850)494-5625
Website:	http://www.escambiaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 89

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	103
Grade 2	85
Grade 3	103
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	89

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for L. D. MCARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	310	51.8%
Male	289	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)