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Stephen Decatur Elementary School

3425 S Foltz St
Indianapolis, IN 46221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Stephen Decatur Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
448 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1533 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stephen Decatur Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
60%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stephen Decatur Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stephen Decatur Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephen Decatur Elementary School's ranking?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is ranked #1533 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Stephen Decatur Elementary School often compared to?
Stephen Decatur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Mills Elementary School, Gold Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
448 students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Stephen Decatur Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur Elementary School offer ?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Stephen Decatur Elementary School part of?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is part of MSD Decatur Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephen Decatur Elementary School located?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is located in the Decatur neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 8 other public schools located in Decatur.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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