Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch

579 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

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.

579

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas MacArthur Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	37
Black	45
Asian	267
Two or More	37

Asian
267 (46.1%)
White
193 (33.3%)
Black
45 (7.8%)
Hispanic
37 (6.4%)
Two or More
37 (6.4%)

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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-2500
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 125