Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

12900 Fairbanks
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 466 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 64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 17:1 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 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Douglas MacArthur Elementary School serves the west part of Cedar Lake, IN, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
  • 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#159 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

64%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

59%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
11%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
84%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.28

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
11.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
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 #159 out of 1,743 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
466 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 17:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : Douglas MacArthur Elementary School serves the west part of Cedar Lake, IN, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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