12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (219) 662-3600
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5,Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in INMath Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#430 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
86%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.25
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Crown Point Community School Corp School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #430 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane Ball Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School?
428 students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Douglas Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is part of Crown Point Community School Corp School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Douglas Macarthur Elementary School vs. Jane Ball Elementary School
The nearest high school to Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is Hanover Central High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hanover Central Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jane Ball Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Jane Ball Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: PK-4 | 519 students 1.8 miles 13313 Parrish St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3700
1.8
PK-4
519
Hanover Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 9-12 | 763 students 2 miles 10120 W 133rd St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3800
2
9-12
763
Hanover Central Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 836 students 2 miles 10631 W 141st St
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(219) 374-3500
2
5-8
836
Crown Point High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: 8-12 | 2,942 students 2.8 miles 1500 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-4885
2.8
8-12
2,942
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: K-5 | 546 students 2.8 miles 1450 S Main St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 663-8800
2.8
K-5
546
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