Stephen Decatur Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46221 · MSD Decatur Township
#933 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#39493 of 50,301 nationally
About Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is a public elementary located in Indianapolis, in the MSD Decatur Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 496 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 933rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 496.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks 148th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)26%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Stephen Decatur Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 26%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lynwood Elementary
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
583 students · 1.3 km away
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,135 students · 1.9 km away
Stout Field Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
617 students · 2.3 km away
Achieve Virtual Education Academy
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 7–12
668 students · 3.2 km away
Gold Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students · 3.7 km away
Blue Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
687 students · 3.7 km away
Maplewood Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
714 students · 3.8 km away
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students · 4.2 km away
Decatur Twp School for Excellence
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 7–12
0 students · 4.3 km away
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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Southern Wells Elementary School
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Aboite Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stephen Decatur Elementary School a good school?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 28.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #933 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Stephen Decatur Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School ranks #933 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #39493 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School had 496 students in 2025.
Is Stephen Decatur Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Stephen Decatur Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Stephen Decatur Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Stephen Decatur Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.