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Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District

3326 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,578 students in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,578 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 88% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#105 out of 395 school districts
(Top 30%)
41%
39%
48%
41%
36%
34%
91%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,360 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,975
$13,184
Spending / Student
$11,360
$12,815

Best Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James R Watson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 1,052 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Country Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,578 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District is ranked #115 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District?
91% of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,360 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,578 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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