- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Decatur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180264000315
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Decatur Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #22 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #22 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Decatur Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180264000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Stephen Decatur Elementary School grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180264000315 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 17.7:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Central High School (1,974 students)
Stephen Decatur Elementary School grew from 448 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Stephen Decatur Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur Centra
Decatur Central High School
1,974 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
1,000 students
- Blue Academy 687
Blue Academy
687 students
- Lynwood Elemen 583
Lynwood Elementary
583 students
- West Newton El 559
West Newton Elementary School
559 students
- This school 496
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
496 students
What this shows Stephen Decatur Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Decatur Elementary School compares
Stephen Decatur Elementary 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,193
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Stephen Decatur Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Decatur Township reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephen Decatur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynwood Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Newton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Decatur Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~496 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephen Decatur Elementary School
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
75.4% of students at Stephen Decatur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #22 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Decatur Township?
Besides Stephen Decatur Elementary School, Msd Decatur Township also operates Decatur Central High School (1,974 students), Decatur Middle School (1,000 students), and Blue Academy (687 students). See the Msd Decatur Township district page for the complete list.