- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Douglas Macarthur Elem School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180249000294 · Cedar Lake, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 17.9:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Douglas Macarthur Elem School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Douglas Macarthur Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- This school 466
Douglas Macarthur Elem School
466 students
What this shows Douglas Macarthur Elem School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Macarthur Elem School compares
Douglas Macarthur Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.