Douglas MacArthur Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22302 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#455 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#7883 of 50,301 nationally
About Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Douglas MacArthur Elementary is a public elementary located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 680 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 455th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 680.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks 23rd of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alexandria City High
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,655 students · 914 m away
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 1.6 km away
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.7 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 1.8 km away
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students · 2.4 km away
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students · 2.4 km away
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,075 students · 2.5 km away
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
506 students · 2.6 km away
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,597 students · 2.7 km away
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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680 students
Annandale Terrace Elementary
Annandale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Cardinal Forest Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
680 students
Lee Hill Elementary
Fredericksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students
Greenbrier Primary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
679 students
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Woodbridge · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
679 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas MacArthur Elementary a good school?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #455 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Douglas MacArthur Elementary rank in Virginia?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks #455 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #7883 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary had 680 students in 2025.
Is Douglas MacArthur Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Douglas MacArthur Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Douglas MacArthur Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.