Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

494 Lincoln St, Waltham, MA 02452 | (781) 314-5725
  • Grades: KG-5
  • Student Enrollment: 363
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA 02452
School District Details
  • Waltham School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $19,812
  • Graduation Rate: 97.3%
  • Dropout Rate: 6.2%
  • Students Per Teacher: 11.2
  • Enrolled Students: 4,763

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 363
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 28.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.8
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 184 (50.7%)
  • Females: 179 (49.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 17 (4.7%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 55 (15.2%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 72 (19.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.3%
Black369.9%
Asian4311.8%
Hispanic8724.0%
White19052.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
  Number Percent
Kindergarten5916.3%
1st Grade5314.6%
2nd Grade6417.6%
3rd Grade7420.4%
4th Grade5615.4%
5th Grade5715.7%
Source: MA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on January 29, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I was a student from 1979, to 1985. Mr. Mac Author was my Principle as well. This school was amazing. I miss the old building too. I wish it remained. I remember Mr. H the custodian he was wonderful too. That school is #1
  • Reviewed by Former Student on January 23, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I went to this school from 1970 to 1985. I have nothing but great things to say. I do miss the old building. I still keep incontact with a few of my old teachers. Mr.MacAuthor was the Principle when I was in school. He was wonderful...

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