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MacArthur Elementary

6011 Centralia St., Lakewood, CA, 90713

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1347 of 7018 in California

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About MacArthur Elementary

MacArthur Elementary is a public school in Lakewood, California, for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are about 600 students at the school, and the student-to-teacher ratio is about 25:1. This means that the classrooms are average size for the district. The main goal of MacArthur Elementary is to teach kids the basics of math and English Language Arts. However, it also has programs in science, the arts, and learning through technology. The school has a lot of minority students, which is in line with the Lakewood community. The school has studemts, in which 52% are proficient in math and 57% are proficient in reading. The amount spent per student is mostly in line with the averages for California and the district, and it goes toward student services and teaching materials. The median home values in the area around MacArthur Elementary are usually higher than the national average. The school has a well-rounded academic program and a supportive learning environment that helps students do well. This school is striving to focus on academic excellence and overall student development thereby working hard to become one of thebest elementary school in California .

MacArthur Elementary Contact Information

Address

6011 Centralia St., Lakewood, CA, 90713

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Phone

(562) 420-3588

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 57% in Reading.
13
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
312
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1347 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at MacArthur Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.76%
Asian 8.33%
Hispanic 52.88%
Black 7.69%
Two+ Races 7.37%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.76%
Asian
8.33%
Hispanic
52.88%
Black
7.69%
Two+ Races
7.37%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 312
42.63%
133 Female
57.37%
179 Male

Student Population

312 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

219 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, MacArthur Elementary held a family engagement night where the students led STEM projects, showed off their creative arts, and did activities in their classrooms. During a lively assembly, the students were praised for their academic progress and good behavior.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a library or media center at MacArthur Elementary?

Ans. Yes, students can use a library or media center to read and do research.

Q2. Do students at MacArthur Elementary have access to meal services?

Ans. Yes, the school is part of breakfast and lunch programs that are funded by the state and the federal government.

Q3. Do students at MacArthur Elementary get rides?

Ans. The district's rules and the student's eligibility will determine what kind of transportation is available.

Q4. How does MacArthur Elementary School keep students safe and healthy?

Ans. The school follows the safety rules set by the district and practices for emergencies on a regular basis.

Q5. Can parents volunteer at MacArthur Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents can help out with school events and activities in the classroom after meeting district requirements.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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