- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180882001457
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch ranks #5 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001457 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-214 students YoY
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-27.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-214 students YoY 180882001457 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 12.6:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch shrank from 794 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-27.0%). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- This school 579
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
579 students
What this shows Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch compares
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,765
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.1%
White 33.3%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: Asian at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 794 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 214.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is 12.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
59.2% of students at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is Asian at 46.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch ranks #5 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Perry Township Schools?
Besides Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.