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Elementary· 8 schools in district

MacArthur Elementary School

925 South Holly, Liberal, KS 67901Liberal →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
391
Students
Total enrolled
$14,048
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 6% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 391 students in grades KG–05 in Liberal, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,048 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MacArthur Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Liberal, Kansas, serving grades KG–05 with 391 students. The district invests $14,048 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 73% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MacArthur Elementary School

391
Total Students
14.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
73%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution197 male · 194 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility73%
National avg 52% · 286 students
Student Composition
18%
75%
Asian1%
White18%
Hispanic / Latino75%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200873001279

Academic Outcomes at MacArthur Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 83th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 67901

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,048Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,048
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,181
Student Support$2,669
Administration$1,686
Operations$2,107
Other$1,405
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,048 spent per student, an estimated $6,223 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
76%
14%
State government
76.0%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal programs
9.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 73% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sunflower Elementary SchoolCottonwood Elementary SchoolPrairie View Elementary SchoolMeadowlark Elementary School
↓
Middle
Eisenhower Middle SchoolSeymour Rogers Middle School
↓
High School
Liberal Sr High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySeward County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLiberal →
Phone: (620)604-1700
NCES ID: 200873001279
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Liberal seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Liberal
High
Liberal Sr High
1,353 students · 09–12
● 51 opp77% FRL
Elem
Sunflower Elementary School
582 students · PK–05
● 51 opp83% FRL
Mid
Eisenhower Middle School
559 students · 06–08
● 51 opp79% FRL
Elem
Cottonwood Elementary School
498 students · KG–05
● 51 opp87% FRL
Mid
Seymour Rogers Middle School
496 students · 06–08
● 51 opp89% FRL
Elem
Prairie View Elementary School
401 students · KG–05
● 51 opp86% FRL
Elem
Meadowlark Elementary School
379 students · KG–05
● 51 opp94% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
925 South Holly, Liberal, KS 67901
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.