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Douglas MacArthur Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Waltham, Massachusetts|Waltham
Waltham, MA 02451
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Upcoming Events
Aug
31
Mon
Convocation / No SchoolEvent
Aug
31
Mon
Convocation / No SchoolEvent
Sep
1
Tue
Staff PDEvent
Sep
1
Tue
Staff PDEvent
Sep
2
Wed
First Day of School - Gr 1 to 5Event
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Sep
2
Wed
First Day of School - Gr 1 to 5Event
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School Profile
School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
54%
58th percentile in MA
Math Proficiency
45%
66th percentile in MA
Chronic Absenteeism
9.3%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
48 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.7:1
Near average in MATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
294
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
44.42
79% fully certified
Counselors
1
Psychologists
0.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,267
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$16,673
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$35,623
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 6%State 37%Local 57%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
11.9%
Below 150% poverty line
4.4%
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Uninsured residents
6.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,108
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,044
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
227 (22%)
Autism
168 (16%)
Other Health Impairment
134 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
104 (10%)
Speech/Language Impairment
93 (9%)
Intellectual Disability
31 (3%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
475
Current enrollment
Stable(+2% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
Convocation / No School
EventMon, Aug 31, 2026
Convocation / No School
EventTue, Sep 1, 2026
Staff PD
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Staff PD |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Staff PD |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School - Gr 1 to 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | First Day of School - Gr 1 to 5 |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School |
| Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | No School |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | No School - Labor Day |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Kindergarten First Day of School |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | Kindergarten First Day of School |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | PTO PL Ice Cream Social |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | PTO PL Ice Cream Social |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School - Yom Kippour |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School - Yom Kippour |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Walk to School Day |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Walk to School Day |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | PL Multicultural Night |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | PL Multicultural Night |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | PL Picture Day |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | PL Picture Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | PL Back to School Night |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | PL Back to School Night |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | Student Photos |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PL PTO Meeting |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | PL PTO Meeting |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | PL Trunk or Treat |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | PL Trunk or Treat |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Professional Development |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School - Professional Development |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No School - Veteran's Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | No School - Veteran's Day |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Marking Period Ends Gr. 2-5 |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release - Thanksgiving |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Early Release - Thanksgiving |
| Wed, Nov 25, 2026 | Marking Period Ends Gr. 2-5 |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving |
| Fri, Nov 27, 2026 | No School - Thanksgiving |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | PL Picture Retake Day |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | PL Picture Retake Day |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | Picture Retake |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Early Release |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Early Release |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Report Cards Gr. 2-5 |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Report Cards Gr. 2-5 |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Tue, Dec 29, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | No School - Vacation |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | No School - New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | No School - New Year's Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - M.L. King Day |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | No School - M.L. King Day |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Jan 27, 2027 | Early Release |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | Winter Vacation |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Mar 17, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Wed, Mar 24, 2027 | Early Release - Parent Teacher Conferences |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Good Friday |
| Fri, Mar 26, 2027 | No School - Good Friday |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Tue, Apr 20, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Wed, Apr 21, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Thu, Apr 22, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Fri, Apr 23, 2027 | Spring Vacation |
| Thu, Apr 29, 2027 | Group Photos |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Early Release |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Early Release |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day |
| Mon, May 31, 2027 | No School - Memorial Day |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | No School - Juneteenth (if school in session) |
| Fri, Jun 18, 2027 | No School - Juneteenth (if school in session) |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Planned Last Day of School (if no snow days) |
| Mon, Jun 21, 2027 | Planned Last Day of School (if no snow days) |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | Last possible day of School |
| Wed, Jun 30, 2027 | Last possible day of School |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Enrollment at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School stands at 475 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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