Damar Charter Academy vs Decatur High Ability Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damar Charter Academy
Indianapolis · Charter other · Grades K–12
180 students
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students
| Measure | Damar Charter Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Decatur High Ability Academy Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #514 of 1,053 |
| National rank | – | #22892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 180 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur High Ability Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 54.4%).
- •Damar Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.6).
- •Damar Charter Academy is the larger school with 180 students compared with 103.
- •Damar Charter Academy is a charter school while Decatur High Ability Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Damar Charter Academy better than Decatur High Ability Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Damar Charter Academy and Decatur High Ability Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damar Charter Academy: 180. Decatur High Ability Academy: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damar Charter Academy and Decatur High Ability Academy rank in Indiana?
Damar Charter Academy is unranked and Decatur High Ability Academy is 514th of 1,053 among other schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).