Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
439 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#167 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
n/a
13%
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White
84%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Douglas Macarthur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #167 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School?
439 students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-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.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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