At a glance
Reported students
103
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
556.5
Decatur High Ability Academy: 103 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.6:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Decatur High Ability Academy
Decatur High Ability Academy is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Indianapolis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MSD Decatur Township. NCES reports 103 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.6:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (58.3%) and Black (20.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Decatur High Ability Academy
- 1How do the reported 20.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.3%
- Hispanic10.7%
- Black20.4%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in MSD Decatur Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Gold Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
529 reported students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
554 reported students
West Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
559 reported students
Lynwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
583 reported students
Blue Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
687 reported students
Public schools near Decatur High Ability Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mills Elementary School Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 554 | under 0.1 mi |
| Blue Academy Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 687 | 1.3 mi |
| Gold Academy Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 529 | 1.3 mi |
| Lynwood Elementary Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | PK–06 | 583 | 2.2 mi |
| West Newton Elementary School Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 559 | 2.5 mi |
| Stephen Decatur Elementary School Elementary · MSD Decatur Township | KG–06 | 496 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Decatur High Ability Academy
What grades does Decatur High Ability Academy serve?
Decatur High Ability Academy reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in MSD Decatur Township.
How many students attend Decatur High Ability Academy?
Decatur High Ability Academy reported 103 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Decatur High Ability Academy?
The calculated ratio is 20.6:1, based on 103 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Decatur High Ability Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Decatur High Ability Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Decatur Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Decatur High Ability Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Decatur High Ability Academy in?
Decatur High Ability Academy is part of MSD Decatur Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Decatur High Ability Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valley Mills Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Blue Academy (1.3 mi), Gold Academy (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.