Excellent
#334 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 18% in state
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Perry Township Schools · Indianapolis, IN
A Perry Township Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
454 E Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 47% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
59%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), 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
$50,993
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Suburban Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Homecroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Winchester Village ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Perry Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #1 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is listed in Perry Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Perry Township Schools, serving approximately 580 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch serve?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch ranks #334 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch?
59.0% of students at Douglas Macarthur Elementary Sch 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
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (317) 789-2500
- Area population (ZIP 46227)
- 57,164
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 46227; 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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