Very Good
#419 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 23% in state
Douglas Macarthur Elem School
Elementary School · Crown Point Community School Corp · Cedar Lake, IN
A Crown Point Community School Corp elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12900 Fairbanks, Cedar Lake, IN 46303
- Math 71% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Macarthur Elem School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Macarthur Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Lake), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,659
Median home value
$271,700
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Ball Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–2 | 1.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Lake Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Red Cedars ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | 3.1 mi | 642 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Crown Point Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,153NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Macarthur Elem School is listed in Crown Point Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Macarthur Elem School
Douglas Macarthur Elem School is a public elementary school in Cedar Lake, IN, part of Crown Point Community School Corp, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Macarthur Elem School
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Elem School serve?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elem School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Macarthur Elem School rank in IN?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School ranks #419 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Douglas Macarthur Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Macarthur Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Macarthur Elem School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas Macarthur Elem School a charter school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Macarthur Elem School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Macarthur Elem School?
30.0% of students at Douglas Macarthur Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (219) 662-3600
- Area population (ZIP 46303)
- 16,910
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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