Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Macarthur Elementary School teaches with the core values of respect, effort, and cooperation.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is a public school in Waltham.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has 469 students attending.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School serves kids K-5.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

494 Lincoln St, Waltham, MA

Piety Corner Neighborhood

Waltham Public Schools

469 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jane Gately

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
54%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

458:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.7%

Male

49.1%

White

55.3%

Hispanic

22.3%

Black

10.1%

Asian

7.6%

Two or more races

4.3%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

10/27/2025

Dear Parents,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some serious concerns regarding my experiences at MacArthur Elementary School.Recently, I was physically restrained by a teacher for humming in class. As someone with ADHD, I sometimes struggle to control impulses, especially without...

5.0 parent

9/17/2023

As a parent of a kid who's going here who is neurodivergent and is on a 504, this school is wonderful. The educators here seem to care deeply and are probably over-generous with their time...which I love and wish they had more support. Nonetheless, everyone I interact with at this school are lovely,...

5.0 parent

5/5/2021

That is our second year here and I am so impressed by the devotion of the teachers and staff at MacArthur School, especially during the COVID pandemic. They did a great job, both remote and hybrid learning. Both of my kids love their school and teachers. I drop off and pick up my kids every day and...

2.0 parent

12/4/2020

The first few weeks seemed great - despite poor reviews of Waltham schools I wanted to have an open mind. The communication has been very poor in K this year and frankly I’m concerned about some kids she is being exposed to. I might have to move after all.

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Average Home Value

$821,467

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

15%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

49.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

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% Commercial Property

66.6%

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Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Waltham, MA and is served by the Waltham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 469 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $821,467. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waltham Valor High School, Waltham Sr High School, Lexington High School, and more. Learn more about what Waltham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.

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