Stephen Decatur Elementary School

448 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Stephen Decatur Elementary School, located on the southwest side of Indianapolis, is part of the Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township. The school serves a diverse student population in pre-kindergarten through grade six. Its educational philosophy is deeply rooted in the "Decatur Proud" culture, which emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community belonging for all students.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning environments and its focus on fostering foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Beyond the core curriculum, Stephen Decatur Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and student support services designed to meet the holistic needs of its children. As an integral part of the Decatur Township district, the school works closely with local families to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school, maintaining a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both achievement and emotional well-being.

448

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	93
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	36

White
269 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
93 (20.8 %)
Black
48 (10.7 %)
Two or More
36 (8.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Decatur Township
Phone:	(317)241-0183
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 59