DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perry Township Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 805 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, located on Stop 11 Road in Indianapolis, is a primary educational institution within the Perry Township Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment that prepares children for middle school success. The campus is integrated into the surrounding residential community, functioning as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, and social development.
As part of the Perry Township system, Douglas MacArthur benefits from the district’s commitment to academic growth and the implementation of modern instructional strategies. The school strives to foster a supportive learning atmosphere through various extracurricular programs and family engagement initiatives. By prioritizing both high standards of achievement and social-emotional learning, Douglas MacArthur aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience for its students, helping them navigate their formative years within a structured and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch at (317) 789-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46227-2782
(317) 789-2500
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 805 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Perry Township Schools
- Total Students:
- 805
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 805 students
- Asian
- 45.1%
- White
- 40.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.