GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8

macarthur.episd.org

889 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

MacArthur Elementary-Intermediate School, located in the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the El Paso area. Situated on Whitus Drive, the school is designed to bridge the transition from early elementary education to the intermediate grades, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement.

As a member of the EPISD community, MacArthur Elementary-Intermediate focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that adheres to state standards while catering to the diverse needs of its student population. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of learning. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to student well-being, the campus aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

889

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR PK-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	780
Black	34
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
780 (87.7%)
White
39 (4.4%)
Black
34 (3.8%)
Two or More
15 (1.7%)
Asian
10 (1.1%)
American Indian
8 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EL PASO ISD
Phone:	(915)236-8750
Website:	http://macarthur.episd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	889
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	678
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 38

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 118