Decatur High Ability Academy serves 102 students in grades 3-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Decatur High Ability Academy is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
9%
13%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Decatur High Ability Academy?
102 students attend Decatur High Ability Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Decatur High Ability Academy students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Decatur High Ability Academy?
Decatur High Ability Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Decatur High Ability Academy offer ?
Decatur High Ability Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Decatur High Ability Academy part of?
Decatur High Ability Academy is part of MSD Decatur Township School District.
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