L. D. McArthur Elementary School

Q: Is L. D. McArthur Elementary School a good school?

L. D. McArthur Elementary School ranks 769 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

L. D. McArthur Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pensacola, Florida, serving 593 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Escambia District, which is ranked 51 out of 68 districts in the state.

L. D. McArthur stands out for its diverse student population, with 44.35% White, 34.57% African American, 9.61% Hispanic, and 6.02% other races - a higher level of diversity than nearby schools like Kingsfield Elementary (67.04% White) and Pine Meadow Elementary (67.61% White). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.4% in 2019-2020 to 33.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages, as well as most nearby schools. Academically, L. D. McArthur performs generally better than the district and state, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, with a 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 60% compared to 59% for the district and 53% for the state.

Despite its relatively strong academic performance, L. D. McArthur's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 988 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 769 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be facing unique challenges, potentially related to its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.02% in 2020-2021 to 65.43% in 2022-2023. Overall, L. D. McArthur appears to be a strong-performing school within the Escambia District, but the high chronic absenteeism and declining ranking indicate that targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

330 E Ten Mile Rd
Pensacola, FL 32534

(850) 494-5625

District: Escambia

SchoolDigger Rank:
769^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,860

Students who attend L. D. McArthur Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ferry Pass Middle School
High:	J. M. Tate Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.1%

African American:

34.8%

Two or more races:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details L. D. McArthur Elementary School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 12^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.22. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.1%), African American (34.8%), two or more races (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L. D. McArthur Elementary School is 22.8. 34 elementary schools in the Escambia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare L. D. McArthur Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at L. D. McArthur Elementary School is $10,860. 18 elementary schools in the Escambia School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

L. D. McArthur Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Escambia:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia 51^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for L. D. McArthur Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	46.14	943^rd	1688	44.1%
2007	49.74	953^rd	1786	46.6%
2008	52.67	890^th	1789	50.3%
2009	52.03	946^th	1847	48.8%
2010	44.54	1148^th	1919	40.2%
2011	60.23	835^th	1985	57.9%
2012	51.51	962^nd	1984	51.5%
2013	46.70	1077^th	2029	46.9%
2014	52.03	988^th	2064	52.1%
2016	35.56	1368^th	2087	34.5%
2017	36.26	1350^th	2112	36.1%
2018	45.11	1174^th	2118	44.6%
2019	39.08	1339^th	2182	38.6%
2021	37.71	1374^th	2247	38.9%
2022	36.70	1402^nd	2219	36.8%
2023	46.82	1166^th	2240	47.9%
2024	64.22	769^th	2256	65.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I love this school, the teachers and staff are wonderful... My son has been going here for three years now and he loves it. His Kinder. teacher Mrs. Nelson I actually went to school with and she is amazing and his First grade teacher Mrs. Jeremiah was absolutely wonderful!!! The teachers here actually care and take time and for your children like they are their own. I'm glad this is the school I picked for him to go to!!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for L. D. McArthur Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	822	93	8	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	929
1989	887	122	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1023
1990	1003	134	13	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1155
1991	1014	136	14	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1175
1992	988	130	15	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	1146
1993	555	96	4	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	668
1994	547	101	9	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	671
1995	523	111	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	652
1996	523	111	9	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	652
1997	528	113	9	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
1998	480	129	11	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	632
1999	487	113	13	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	627
2000	472	123	8	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	616
2001	461	140	10	9	6	n/a	n/a	0	626
2002	454	116	10	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	601
2003	454	116	10	15	6	n/a	n/a	0	601
2004	452	123	12	15	10	n/a	n/a	0	612
2005	503	149	12	12	10	n/a	n/a	0	686
2006	529	168	7	20	9	n/a	n/a	0	733
2007	464	176	8	25	9	n/a	n/a	35	717
2008	458	179	9	24	7	n/a	n/a	43	720
2009	468	159	8	33	8	n/a	n/a	41	717
2010	479	164	8	29	10	n/a	n/a	32	722
2011	439	167	8	38	10	0	36	0	698
2012	441	162	11	35	13	0	36	0	698
2013	410	198	11	26	10	0	37	0	692
2014	446	210	12	36	8	0	43	0	755
2015	435	214	11	42	7	0	51	0	760
2016	425	213	10	47	8	1	67	0	771
2017	416	215	9	57	5	2	59	0	763
2018	401	233	6	52	4	3	51	0	750
2019	354	231	9	46	3	3	67	0	713
2020	313	218	7	48	1	3	67	0	657
2021	297	222	9	41	4	3	71	0	647
2022	310	220	9	49	2	3	63	0	656
2023	263	205	7	57	1	4	56	0	593
2024	242	191	6	52	1	2	55	0	549

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at L. D. McArthur Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	929	50.0	18.5	30.4
1989	1023	50.0	20.4	30.9
1990	1155	56.0	20.6	32.8
1991	1175	63.0	18.6	31.4
1992	1146	63.0	18.1	21.5
1993	668	34.0	19.6	32
1994	671	34.0	19.7	32.9
1995	652	31.0	21.0	36.7
1996	652	31.0	21.0	36.7
1997	658	34.0	19.4	36.6
1998	632	33.0	19.2	35.1
1999	627	32.0	19.6	46.6
2000	616	33.0	18.7	51.8
2001	626	33.0	19.0	50.3
2002	601	35.0	17.2	56.9
2003	601	35.0	17.2	56.9
2004	612	33.0	18.5	51.6
2005	686	42.0	16.3	59.6
2006	733	46.0	15.9	59.5
2007	717	47.0	15.3	58.2
2008	720	49.0	14.7	58.1
2009	717	52.1	13.8	61.1
2010	722	48.0	15.0	59.7
2011	698	48.0	14.5	61.3
2012	698	47.0	14.8	63
2013	692	46.0	15.0	63.3
2014	755	56.0	13.4	62.6
2015	760	55.0	13.8	65
2016	771	56.0	13.7	67.4
2017	763	56.0	13.6	67.9
2018	750	57.0	13.1	53.3
2019	713	47.0	15.1	58.3
2020	657	44.0	14.9	56
2021	647	45.0	14.3	55
2022	656	41.0	16.0	58.1
2023	593	39.0	15.2	65.4
2024	549	24.0	22.8	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio L. D. McArthur Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	929	50.0	18.5	30.4
1989	1023	50.0	20.4	30.9
1990	1155	56.0	20.6	32.8
1991	1175	63.0	18.6	31.4
1992	1146	63.0	18.1	21.5
1993	668	34.0	19.6	32
1994	671	34.0	19.7	32.9
1995	652	31.0	21.0	36.7
1996	652	31.0	21.0	36.7
1997	658	34.0	19.4	36.6
1998	632	33.0	19.2	35.1
1999	627	32.0	19.6	46.6
2000	616	33.0	18.7	51.8
2001	626	33.0	19.0	50.3
2002	601	35.0	17.2	56.9
2003	601	35.0	17.2	56.9
2004	612	33.0	18.5	51.6
2005	686	42.0	16.3	59.6
2006	733	46.0	15.9	59.5
2007	717	47.0	15.3	58.2
2008	720	49.0	14.7	58.1
2009	717	52.1	13.8	61.1
2010	722	48.0	15.0	59.7
2011	698	48.0	14.5	61.3
2012	698	47.0	14.8	63
2013	692	46.0	15.0	63.3
2014	755	56.0	13.4	62.6
2015	760	55.0	13.8	65
2016	771	56.0	13.7	67.4
2017	763	56.0	13.6	67.9
2018	750	57.0	13.1	53.3
2019	713	47.0	15.1	58.3
2020	657	44.0	14.9	56
2021	647	45.0	14.3	55
2022	656	41.0	16.0	58.1
2023	593	39.0	15.2	65.4
2024	549	24.0	22.8	63.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for L. D. McArthur Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$773 (9.3%)	$7,575 (90.7%)	$8,348
2019	$429 (5.4%)	$7,567 (94.6%)	$7,996
2020	$610 (7.4%)	$7,641 (92.6%)	$8,252
2021	$1,250 (12.3%)	$8,904 (87.7%)	$10,154
2022	$1,320 (13.8%)	$8,271 (86.2%)	$9,591
2023	$2,289 (21.1%)	$8,572 (78.9%)	$10,860

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on L. D. McArthur Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1339^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1166^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	58	66	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	56	50	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	53	64	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	53	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	39	43	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	52	50	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	59	47	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	58	54	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	41	41
5th Grade English Language Arts (Escambia)	51	49	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	63	31	32%
5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia)	55	43	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (L. D. McArthur Elementary School)	48	45	3%
5th Grade Science (Escambia)	55	51	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	713	593	16.8%
African American	231	205	11.3%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	46	57	23.9%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	354	263	25.7%
Two or More Races	67	56	16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	65.4%	7.1%

Schools Near L. D. McArthur Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
L. D. McArthur Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 E Ten Mile Rd	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5625	549	24	22.8	63.8%	242 (44.1%)	191 (34.8%)	52 (9.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (10.0%)	64.2	769^th of 2256 public elementary schools	65.9%		46.8	1166^th of 2240 public elementary schools	47.9%	397	62.0	69.0	61.0	59.0	70.0	45.0	60.0	$10,860	$2,289	$8,572
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10200 Ashton Brosnaham Rd	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5703	744	34	22.0	51.5%	476 (64.0%)	140 (18.8%)	51 (6.9%)	12 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (8.2%)	68.6	673^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	70.2%		65.1	733^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	67.3%	60	65.0	55.0	62.0	62.0	54.0	72.0	75.0	$10,501	$1,802	$8,699
Pine Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10001 Omar Ave	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5630	761	42	18.2	53.0%	499 (65.6%)	109 (14.3%)	68 (8.9%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (8.7%)	74.6	534^th of 2256 public elementary schools	76.3%		70.8	611^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.7%	77	66.0	63.0	63.0	72.0	69.0	65.0	63.0	$9,760	$1,476	$8,284
Jackie Harris Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	8190 Pensacola Blvd	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	Yes	No	No	Yes	(850) 432-2273	188	13	14.4	80.3%	3 (1.6%)	152 (80.9%)	31 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	10.8	2129^th of 2256 public elementary schools	5.6%		3.5	2216^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.1%	87	33.0	31.0	57.0	30.0	0.0	0.0	7.0	$9,200	$00	$9,200
Ensley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 E Johnson Ave	Pensacola	32514	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5600	463	26	17.8	67.8%	83 (17.9%)	173 (37.4%)	164 (35.4%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	8.6	2178^th of 2256 public elementary schools	3.5%		10.2	2130^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.9%	48	25.0	29.0	32.0	21.0	21.0	28.0	37.0	$11,756	$3,287	$8,469
Lincoln Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 Kershaw St	Pensacola	32534	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5620	218	11	19.8	86.2%	16 (7.3%)	166 (76.1%)	24 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	7.1	2201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	2.4%		5.2	2200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.8%	1	36.0	26.0	28.0	33.0	18.0	17.0	17.0	$13,108	$3,013	$10,095
Ferry Pass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8310 N Davis Hwy	Pensacola	32514	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5605	578	34	17.0	75.8%	177 (30.6%)	269 (46.5%)	65 (11.2%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.0%)	40.8	1319^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.5%		41	1306^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.7%	13	55.0	49.0	43.0	61.0	55.0	30.0	47.0	$11,200	$2,773	$8,428
Longleaf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Longleaf Dr	Pensacola	32526	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 941-6110	509	40	12.7	74.9%	165 (32.4%)	252 (49.5%)	29 (5.7%)	12 (2.4%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	45 (8.8%)	41.8	1297^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.5%		31.7	1563^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	30.2%	266	48.0	40.0	54.0	50.0	42.0	50.0	63.0	$11,751	$2,512	$9,240
Kingsfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W Kingsfield Rd	Cantonment	32533	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	No	(850) 937-5200	931	46	20.4	43.4%	600 (64.4%)	150 (16.1%)	75 (8.1%)	26 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	79 (8.5%)	70.5	628^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.2%		68.8	646^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.2%	18	60.0	66.0	66.0	54.0	79.0	57.0	70.0	$9,328	$1,546	$7,781
Reinhardt Holm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Lanier Dr	Pensacola	32504	Escambia County	Escambia	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 494-5610	443	32	13.8	78.3%	82 (18.5%)	286 (64.6%)	32 (7.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	34 (7.7%)	42.4	1283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	43.1%		32.5	1543^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	31.1%	260	56.0	50.0	50.0	39.0	51.0	46.0	58.0	$12,816	$2,914	$9,902

Frequently Asked Questions about L. D. McArthur Elementary School

How many students attend L. D. McArthur Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 549 students attended L. D. McArthur Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of L. D. McArthur Elementary School attend?

Students who attend L. D. McArthur Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ferry Pass Middle School
High : J. M. Tate Senior High School

What district is L. D. McArthur Elementary School in?

Escambia

What is the racial makeup of L. D. McArthur Elementary School?

Students at L. D. McArthur Elementary School are 44% White, 35% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is L. D. McArthur Elementary School a good school?

L. D. McArthur Elementary School ranks 769^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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