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Douglas MacArthur Elementary

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Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks 584 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

584^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Douglas MacArthur Elementary is a PK-5 school in Alexandria, VA, enrolling 680 students as part of Alexandria City Public Schools. Though its district ranks in the bottom fifth of Virginia districts, MacArthur stands out as one of the higher-performing elementary schools in the area, ranking 584th of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (47th percentile) on the 2025–2026 state assessment. The school consistently beats ACPS averages by wide margins — for example, 5th grade reading proficiency was 77.3% versus a 63.7% district average, and 5th grade math was 76.3% versus 64.2%. Several upper-grade subjects also exceed Virginia state averages.

Among nearby schools, only Naomi L. Brooks Elementary ranks higher. MacArthur outranks George Mason Elementary, Charles Barrett Elementary, James K. Polk Elementary, Patrick Henry K-8 School, Mount Vernon Elementary, Jefferson-Houston Pk-8 School, and Cora Kelly School for Math Science and Technology, as well as nearby Abingdon Elementary (Arlington) and Cameron Elementary (Fairfax). MacArthur also shines in attendance: its 10.9% chronic absenteeism rate is below both the district (13.8%) and state (14.8%) averages. Per-pupil spending is a robust $15,010, and the student-teacher ratio of 15.8 is favorable compared to several peers.

MacArthur's results are strongest in the upper elementary grades; 3rd grade scores hover near state averages, while 5th graders often surpass them. The school has shown steady improvement from its 2015–2019 era, though recent momentum has flattened after peaking in 2021–2022. Outcomes vary considerably by student group, and gaps have widened in recent years — a key challenge for the school community. With strong attendance and solid per-pupil investment, MacArthur has a good foundation to address these disparities and build on its strengths.

680

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,607

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1101 Janneys Ln
Alexandria, VA 22302

(703) 461-4190

District: Alexandria City Public Schools

Students who attend Douglas MacArthur Elementary usually attend:

High:

Alexandria City High

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.8%

Hispanic:

25.7%

African American:

24.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 24th percentile in 2016 → 47th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Alexandria City Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg63%

Virginia avg72%

584^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 14Elementary Schools in the Alexandria City Public Schools

103^rd of 131Alexandria City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	584 of 1111	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.8	599 of 1110	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	64.3	435 of 1114	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	555 of 1114	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.5	392 of 1109	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	516 of 1103	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.2	769 of 1105	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.1	835 of 1097	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	34.3	839 of 1099	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.3	828 of 1096	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	51.1	620 of 1100	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.3	547 of 1110	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.4	358 of 1120	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.4	437 of 1117	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.9	371 of 1117	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.5	436 of 1113	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	51.3	576 of 1082	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.7	409 of 1081	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.2	697 of 1083	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	64.3	364 of 1071	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.7	484 of 1062	54.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	21.7	514 of 591	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.5	538 of 579	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	68.9	167 of 588	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	35.4	428 of 579	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	33.4	220 of 326	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.9	180 of 306	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	52.2	573 of 1100	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.4	736 of 1096	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.6	544 of 1098	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	545 of 1100	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	28.1	476 of 619	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	36.4	415 of 606	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.1	238 of 580	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.7	333 of 564	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	33.0	761 of 1040	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	19.8	915 of 1046	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.0	639 of 1036	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	599 of 1099	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	57.7	489 of 1093	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.1	349 of 1101	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.7	554 of 1093	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	175 of 974	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	80.4	113 of 973	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	188 of 979	80.8%	★★★★☆
2023	77.6	150 of 984	84.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)82nd percentile+35 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile~ school

Male (2026)45th percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2025)33rd percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)27th percentile-21 vs school

Hispanic (2026)23rd percentile-24 vs school

African American (2026)13th percentile-34 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies77%+7 vs state

Mathematics72%~ state avg

English Reading72%~ state avg

Science70%~ state avg

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by a teacher
Thursday, August 31, 2017

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Geometry (2026)	SOL Algebra I (2026)		SOL Mathematics (2026)						SOL Science (2026)		SOL English Reading (2026)						SOL Civics and Economics (2026)	SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas MacArthur Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Janneys Ln	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 461-4190	680	43	15.8	42.6%	264 (38.8%)	164 (24.1%)	175 (25.7%)	30 (4.4%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.2%)	52.5	584^th of 1111 public elementary schools	47.4%		49.8	599^th of 1110 public elementary schools	46.0%	15				68.5	71.4	76.3				70.1		63.7	74.0	77.3					77.4	$13,607	$00	$13,607
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Russell Rd	Alexandria	22301	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 706-4440	319	21	14.9	37.6%	165 (51.7%)	100 (31.3%)	23 (7.2%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)	70.9	340^th of 1111 public elementary schools	69.4%		66.2	402^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	63.8%	62				80.0	79.0	85.7				81.0		75.6	73.0	92.9					75.7	$15,522	$00	$15,522
George Mason Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Cameron Mills Rd	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 706-4470	332	24	14.1	41.6%	164 (49.4%)	32 (9.6%)	119 (35.8%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	42.4	705^th of 1111 public elementary schools	36.5%		53.4	560^th of 1110 public elementary schools	49.5%	145				70.2	59.1	66.7				74.5		66.0	59.1	72.6					75.8	$18,655	$00	$18,655
Cameron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3434 Campbell Dr	Alexandria	22303	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 329-2100	606	47	12.7	87.6%	151 (24.9%)	122 (20.1%)	207 (34.2%)	92 (15.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.8%)	34.6	795^th of 1111 public elementary schools	28.4%		26.6	864^th of 1110 public elementary schools	22.2%	69				63.0	76.9	43.9	55.3			48.2		60.8	77.6	54.7	72.3					$14,190	$889	$13,301
Mount Vernon Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2601 Commonwealth Ave	Alexandria	22305	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 706-4460	933	52	18.1	41.2%	360 (38.6%)	30 (3.2%)	479 (51.3%)	12 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (5.5%)	27.6	870^th of 1111 public elementary schools	21.7%		25.1	880^th of 1110 public elementary schools	20.7%	10				63.4	61.4	59.1				60.8		60.7	63.3	61.9					65.1	$13,010	$13	$12,997
Jefferson-Houston Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	1501 Cameron St	Alexandria	22314	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 706-4400	506	48	10.4	85.0%	127 (25.1%)	238 (47.0%)	101 (20.0%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	26 (5.1%)	14.9	989^th of 1111 public elementary schools	11.0%		14.5	985^th of 1110 public elementary schools	11.3%	4			85.7	64.0	60.8	41.5	35.6	52.2	342.0	42.9	48.7	48.0	64.0	56.1	47.7	47.7	53.9	61.5	60.0	$18,239	$86	$18,152
Patrick Henry K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	4643 Taney Ave	Alexandria	22304	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 461-4170	1,075	60	17.9	96.8%	217 (20.2%)	343 (31.9%)	303 (28.2%)	95 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	101 (9.4%)	28.1	865^th of 1111 public elementary schools	22.1%		28.5	843^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	24.1%	22	471.0	478.0	100.0	72.0	64.0	51.4	61.1	45.7	21.4	48.7	74.6	60.2	58.8	58.7	65.6	65.6	74.6	79.4	70.3	$10,571	$127	$10,444
Abingdon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 S Abingdon St	Arlington	22206	Arlington County	Arlington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 228-6650	768	59	13.0	57.6%	242 (31.5%)	84 (10.9%)	309 (40.2%)	87 (11.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	24.8	898^th of 1111 public elementary schools	19.2%		26.4	868^th of 1110 public elementary schools	21.8%	30				63.8	57.6	67.0				68.6		55.7	59.9	61.9					46.8	$17,402	$1,274	$16,128
Charles Barrett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1115 Martha Custis Dr	Alexandria	22302	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 824-6960	547	38	14.3	51.4%	193 (35.3%)	55 (10.1%)	274 (50.1%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	35.8	775^th of 1111 public elementary schools	30.2%		41	712^th of 1110 public elementary schools	35.9%	63				53.9	66.7	69.6				70.9		52.3	56.8	72.2					79.0	$14,318	$26	$14,291
James K. Polk Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Polk Ave	Alexandria	22304	Alexandria city	Alexandria City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(703) 461-4180	804	48	16.9	75.7%	197 (24.5%)	206 (25.6%)	255 (31.7%)	96 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	47 (5.8%)	31.7	826^th of 1111 public elementary schools	25.7%		29.5	835^th of 1110 public elementary schools	24.8%	9				65.6	69.2	66.7				57.7		57.8	62.5	62.2					67.7	$12,123	$149	$11,974

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas MacArthur Elementary

What district is Douglas MacArthur Elementary in?

Alexandria City Public Schools

How many students attend Douglas MacArthur Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 680 students attended Douglas MacArthur Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Douglas MacArthur Elementary?

Students at Douglas MacArthur Elementary are 39% White, 26% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Douglas MacArthur Elementary a good school?

Douglas MacArthur Elementary ranks 584^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Douglas MacArthur Elementary attend?

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

High : Alexandria City High

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