Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Summary:

Douglas MacArthur Elementary is a public elementary school in Alexandria, Virginia, serving 572 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Douglas MacArthur Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in standardized test scores, with 84.78% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/English Reading, compared to 61.76% for the district and 71.93% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in mathematics, with 76.39% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 52.01% for the district and 67.98% for the state. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Naomi L. Brooks Elementary and George Mason Elementary.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.08%), Douglas MacArthur Elementary has demonstrated consistent performance improvement, moving from 835th out of 1,097 Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 435th out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school is effectively addressing the needs of diverse student populations and providing equitable educational opportunities, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1101 Janneys Ln
       Alexandria, VA  22302


(703) 461-4190

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
435th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,496 Help


Students who attend Douglas MacArthur Elementary usually attend:

High:    Alexandria City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  640

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.5%
Hispanic:
26.4%
African American:
22.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Douglas MacArthur Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.5%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (22.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas MacArthur Elementary is 15.6, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas MacArthur Elementary is $12,496. 8 elementary schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas MacArthur Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas MacArthur Elementary 435th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Douglas MacArthur Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Alexandria City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexandria City Public Schools 109th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.72 484th 1062 54.4%
2006 64.32 364th 1071 66.0%
2007 44.22 697th 1083 35.6%
2008 61.67 409th 1081 62.2%
2009 51.33 576th 1082 46.8%
2010 60.53 436th 1113 60.8%
2011 64.91 371st 1117 66.8%
2012 60.41 437th 1117 60.9%
2013 66.41 358th 1120 68.0%
2014 53.27 547th 1110 50.7%
2015 51.11 620th 1100 43.6%
2016 35.27 828th 1096 24.5%
2017 34.29 839th 1099 23.7%
2018 34.09 835th 1097 23.9%
2019 39.21 769th 1105 30.4%
2021 56.09 516th 1103 53.2%
2022 66.52 392nd 1109 64.7%
2023 54.61 555th 1114 50.2%
2024 64.25 435th 1114 61.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.89 180th 306 41.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.95 639th 1036 38.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.10 545th 1100 50.5%
2024 54.57 544th 1098 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.72 554th 1093 49.3%
2024 69.10 349th 1101 68.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.42 428th 579 26.1%
2024 68.91 167th 588 71.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.70 333rd 564 41.0%
2024 60.08 238th 580 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.60 150th 984 84.8%
2024 75.55 188th 979 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Douglas MacArthur Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, August 31, 2017

Open Quote The principal and a few staff members at Douglas MacAuthur, I've noticed on several occasions, are very rude and condesending to the Campagna Kids staff. To my knowledge, The Campagna Center amd Campagna kids have served our community for many many years. I know the staff at Campagna works dilligently to serve these families amd I think they deserve a lot more respect. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 421 421
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 465 465
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 478 478
1993 282 148 11 89 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1994 236 116 11 52 1 n/a n/a 0 416
1995 222 140 15 44 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1996 222 140 15 44 1 n/a n/a 0 422
1997 244 118 13 47 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 252 121 13 58 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1999 249 124 14 51 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2000 237 127 16 55 0 n/a n/a -4 431
2001 244 155 36 88 2 n/a n/a 0 525
2002 275 155 34 97 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 275 155 34 97 3 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 267 137 34 98 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2005 269 149 29 98 1 n/a n/a 7 553
2006 260 134 29 82 0 n/a n/a 12 517
2007 278 138 38 74 0 n/a n/a 19 547
2008 304 136 42 78 0 n/a n/a 23 583
2009 333 132 30 90 0 n/a n/a 22 607
2010 345 139 30 87 1 n/a n/a 21 623
2011 350 120 32 98 1 0 21 0 622
2012 367 115 37 104 2 1 17 0 643
2013 373 142 34 122 3 1 20 0 695
2014 369 136 26 151 3 1 19 0 705
2015 380 142 25 137 2 1 22 0 709
2016 373 152 21 138 1 1 27 0 713
2017 360 160 16 143 0 2 35 0 716
2018 329 175 27 156 0 0 47 0 734
2019 329 148 29 157 0 0 47 0 710
2020 298 138 29 154 1 0 43 0 663
2021 251 112 28 149 1 0 38 0 579
2022 244 110 23 153 1 2 29 0 562
2023 240 124 29 148 1 1 29 0 572
2024 259 144 29 169 2 0 37 0 640

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 29.8 12.7 n/a
1990 421 30.9 13.6 n/a
1991 465 30.7 15.1 n/a
1992 478 31.3 15.2 n/a
1993 530 32.1 16.5 n/a
1994 416 23.2 n/a 23.3
1995 422 n/a 0.0 27.7
1996 422 n/a 0.0 27.7
1997 422 n/a 0.0 26.5
1998 444 n/a 0.0 25.5
1999 438 36.0 12.2 31.1
2000 431 n/a 0.0 27.6
2001 525 39.4 13.3 32.8
2002 564 46.5 12.1 30
2003 564 46.5 12.1 30
2004 537 42.5 12.6 31.3
2005 553 42.5 13.0 31.7
2006 517 45.0 11.5 30.9
2007 547 50.5 10.8 29
2008 583 35.5 16.4 27.5
2009 607 34.6 17.5 29.2
2010 623 38.6 16.1 28.7
2011 622 39.0 15.9 27.3
2012 643 34.5 18.6 25.5
2013 695 42.5 16.3 28.8
2014 705 42.0 16.7 31.1
2015 709 42.0 16.8 31.6
2016 713 42.0 16.9 33.2
2017 716 39.4 18.1 35.9
2018 734 37.4 19.6 37.2
2019 710 35.0 20.2 34.9
2020 663 30.0 22.1 36.2
2021 579 35.0 16.5 n/a
2022 562 31.7 17.7 42.7
2023 572 33.5 17.0 41.1
2024 640 41.0 15.6 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 380 29.8 12.7 n/a
1990 421 30.9 13.6 n/a
1991 465 30.7 15.1 n/a
1992 478 31.3 15.2 n/a
1993 530 32.1 16.5 n/a
1994 416 23.2 n/a 23.3
1995 422 n/a 0.0 27.7
1996 422 n/a 0.0 27.7
1997 422 n/a 0.0 26.5
1998 444 n/a 0.0 25.5
1999 438 36.0 12.2 31.1
2000 431 n/a 0.0 27.6
2001 525 39.4 13.3 32.8
2002 564 46.5 12.1 30
2003 564 46.5 12.1 30
2004 537 42.5 12.6 31.3
2005 553 42.5 13.0 31.7
2006 517 45.0 11.5 30.9
2007 547 50.5 10.8 29
2008 583 35.5 16.4 27.5
2009 607 34.6 17.5 29.2
2010 623 38.6 16.1 28.7
2011 622 39.0 15.9 27.3
2012 643 34.5 18.6 25.5
2013 695 42.5 16.3 28.8
2014 705 42.0 16.7 31.1
2015 709 42.0 16.8 31.6
2016 713 42.0 16.9 33.2
2017 716 39.4 18.1 35.9
2018 734 37.4 19.6 37.2
2019 710 35.0 20.2 34.9
2020 663 30.0 22.1 36.2
2021 579 35.0 16.5 n/a
2022 562 31.7 17.7 42.7
2023 572 33.5 17.0 41.1
2024 640 41.0 15.6 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $157 (1.5%) $10,361 (98.5%) $10,517
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,182 (100.0%) $11,182
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,496 (100.0%) $12,496

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 769th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 555th of 1114 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)7671.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7158.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)7171.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)7574.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7148.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)7883.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6659.6
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)7452.4
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)7252.5
 19.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)6665.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)6763.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Alexandria City Public Schools)6959.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Douglas MacArthur Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alexandria City Public Schools)6844
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students710572
 19.4%
African American148124
 16.2%
American Indian01
Asian2929
Hispanic157148
 5.7%
Pacific Islander01
White329240
 27.1%
Two or More Races4729
 38.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%41.1%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas MacArthur Elementary

Students who attend Douglas MacArthur Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Alexandria City High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 640 students attended Douglas MacArthur Elementary.

Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks 435th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary are 40% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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