Mary McArthur Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fayetteville, North Carolina 28304 · Cumberland County Schools
#1212 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#46017 of 50,301 nationally
About Mary McArthur Elementary
Mary McArthur Elementary is a public elementary located in Fayetteville, in the Cumberland County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 447 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1212th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 447.
There are 63 schools in Fayetteville; Mary McArthur Elementary ranks 48th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)28%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 Mary McArthur Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mary McArthur Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Douglas Byrd High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,006 students · 958 m away
Douglas Byrd Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students · 1.1 km away
Glendale Acres Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
251 students · 1.6 km away
J W Coon Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
186 students · 1.9 km away
Sherwood Park Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
335 students · 2.1 km away
William H Owen Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
393 students · 2.2 km away
Cumberland Road Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 2.8 km away
Elizabeth M Cashwell Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students · 3.2 km away
R Max Abbott Middle
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 3.3 km away
Ashley Elementary
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
180 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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447 students
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447 students
Cooper Academy
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Bladenboro Primary
Bladenboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
448 students
Albert H Bangert Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Brinson Memorial Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mary McArthur Elementary a good school?
Mary McArthur Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1212 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 Mary McArthur Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Mary McArthur Elementary ranks #1212 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #46017 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mary McArthur Elementary?
Mary McArthur Elementary had 447 students in 2025.
Is Mary McArthur Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mary McArthur Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mary McArthur Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mary McArthur Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.