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About Us

MacArthur Park Elementary School is a visual and performing arts school serving students grades TK-5. We are nestled in the Westlake District which includes Pico-Union, bordered by Downtown Los Angeles on the southeast, Santa Monica Freeway on the south, Koreatown on the west, Virgil Village on the north, and Echo Park on the northeast. We feed into Berendo Middle School, John Leichty Middle School, YOKA, and Miguel Contreras High School.

Our Mission

The aim of MacArthur Park Elementary school is to prepare students to be College Prepared and Career-Ready responsible and productive citizens with strong critical thinking and academic skills by providing a rigorous, dynamic comprehensive curriculum delivered in partnership with the community, family and competent, qualified staff in a safe and caring environment.

News & Announcements

Happy Summer!

The main office will reopen on Monday, July 20th and the first day of school is Wednesday, August 12th.

We Are One

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The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priorities. To provide schools an opportunity to practice emergency response procedures, all students and staff will participate in a Districtwide emergency preparedness drill tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:30am. Please see attached information and resources.

April Safety Tips

October Traffic Safety Tips

Open House and Arts Showcase

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Jul 20

Main Office Reopens

Aug 12

First Day of School

Sep 4

Admission Day - No School

Sep 7

Labor Day - No School

Aug 12

First Day of Instruction

Sep 4

Admission Day

Sep 7

Labor Day

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

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"Cheetahs are Safe, Respectful, and Responsible!"

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