L. D. McArthur Elementary School
#1423 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#23976 of 50,301 nationally
About L. D. McArthur Elementary School
L. D. McArthur Elementary School is a public elementary located in Pensacola, in the Escambia school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 599 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1423rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 599.
There are 42 schools in Pensacola; L. D. McArthur Elementary School ranks 15th of 42 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)59%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for L. D. McArthur Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near L. D. McArthur Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
R. C. Lipscomb Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
692 students · 778 m away
Pine Meadow Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students · 1.7 km away
Ensley Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 4.0 km away
J. M. Tate Senior High School
Cantonment · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,169 students · 4.3 km away
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 4.7 km away
West Florida High School/Technical
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students · 6.0 km away
Ferry Pass Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students · 6.3 km away
Pine Forest High School
Pensacola · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,604 students · 7.2 km away
Longleaf Elementary School
Pensacola · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students · 7.3 km away
Kingsfield Elementary School
Cantonment · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
983 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Highlands Elementary School
Immokalee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
599 students
John F. Turner Senior Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
600 students
Edgewood Academy
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
High Point Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Clarence Boswell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Enterprise Elementary School
Cocoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
597 students
Frequently asked questions
Is L. D. McArthur Elementary School a good school?
L. D. McArthur Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1423 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does L. D. McArthur Elementary School rank in Florida?
L. D. McArthur Elementary School ranks #1423 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #23976 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend L. D. McArthur Elementary School?
L. D. McArthur Elementary School had 599 students in 2025.
Is L. D. McArthur Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
L. D. McArthur Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near L. D. McArthur Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of L. D. McArthur Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.