What grades does Stephen Decatur Elementary School serve?

Stephen Decatur Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Indianapolis area.

Where is Stephen Decatur Elementary School located?

Stephen Decatur Elementary School is a rural school in Indianapolis, IN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 16.2:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Indianapolis, IN?

Schools in Indianapolis include Stephen Decatur Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Indianapolis area.

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

471

Student:Teacher

16.2:1

Locale

Rural

District

MSD Decatur Township

Econ. Disadvantaged

85.8%

Phone

(317)241-0183

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

16%

9th percentile in IN

Math Proficiency

17%

17th percentile in IN

Chronic Absenteeism

24.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

37 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1

Near average in IN

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

466

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,193

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,061

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,938

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 49%Local 30%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$286,468

+1.2% 1yr+35.4% 5yr

Indianapolis, IN metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

9.5%

Uninsured residents

13.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,246

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,096

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

271 (25%)

Other Health Impairment

230 (21%)

Autism

160 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

144 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

67 (6%)

Emotional Disturbance

55 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

496

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen Decatur Elementary School

Stephen Decatur Elementary School currently enrolls 471 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IN.