Enrollment
466
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Lake, IN
Douglas Macarthur Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Macarthur Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180249000294
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Macarthur Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Macarthur Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elem School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Macarthur Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Macarthur Elem School
Douglas Macarthur Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedar Lake, Indiana, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 409 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #294, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cedar Lake's public schools, it stands alongside Jane Ball Elementary School (356 students): Douglas Macarthur Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 25.4:1).
Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students) and Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students) alongside Douglas Macarthur Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglas Macarthur Elem School compares
Douglas Macarthur Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Douglas Macarthur Elem School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crown Point Community School Corp, which includes Douglas Macarthur Elem School.
$11,425
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 56.5%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Douglas Macarthur Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Macarthur Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Elem School
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elem School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
28.5% of students at Douglas Macarthur Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Macarthur Elem School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Macarthur Elem School rank among public schools in Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elem School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedar Lake on the city page.
Is Douglas Macarthur Elem School a good school?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Douglas Macarthur Elem School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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