L.D. McArthur Elementary School

L.D. McArthur Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
330 E Ten Mile Rd,  Pensacola, FL
Escambia County School District
1.5
549 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Tama Vaughn
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
30.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
20%
Science
11%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
750:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
44.4%
Black
34.6%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more races
9.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
1.5 6 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/11/2025
I've have 5 children go to this school over the years and when Dr. Vaugn was principal there was no problems. Once Mcgee took over it went down hill. Teachers take these “minor referrals” completely out of hand. If the student talks to loud, barley touches another child, or simply “gets on the teach...
1.0 other
2/13/2025
This school is a failure on so many levels. The leadership is nonexistent at best the blind leading the blind.I have reviewed several social media post of the staff and so called educators and it’s appalling. Some are scantly clad inappropriately as well as having strong political rants and run the...
2.0 other
2/13/2025
the principle here is horrible she needs to be investigated especially based on the reviews I have read and here is 2025 and it looks like she has been getting away with her actions for a while
3.0 other
8/24/2016
Hit or miss. There are a lot of great teachers it just depends who you get.

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L.D. McArthur Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Pensacola, FL, in the Gonzalez neighborhood, and is served by the Escambia County School District in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. L.D. McArthur Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $306,364. Discover additional schools in the area, like J.M. Tate Senior High School, PENSACOLA LEARNING ACADEMY, Dt Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pensacola has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near L.D. McArthur Elementary School.

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