Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2026 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
44%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School's ranking?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is ranked #2026 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School often compared to?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School?
549 students attend L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School offer ?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School part of?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is part of Escambia School District.
In what neighborhood is L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School located?
L. D. Mcarthur Elementary School is located in the North Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in North Northwest Pensacola.
School Reviews
5 6/30/2010
Teachers are wonderful and programs are great, my son loves going here and how great the teachers and staff treat the students is far beyond any other school I've seen before. Parents are on hand and involved in alot of the schools activities. The school is clean and in grat shape.
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