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 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), 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
1,905 Schools
# Students
3,578 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#105 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District 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.
36%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
18 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,238 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
91%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
16 Students
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
153
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
255
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
255
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
293
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
263
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
249
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
269
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
241
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
8
2,406

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. 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 $12,844. 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
This chart displays total revenue of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,975
$13,214
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,360
$12,844
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James R Watson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
Grades: 9-12
| 1,052 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students

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 #119 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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