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
1,904 Schools
# Students
3,578 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
67,292 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.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 400 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,659 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
31,157 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
187 Students
150,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
18 Students
137,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
3,238 Students
650,927 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
56,510 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
74,259
# Students in 6th Grade:
262
75,803
# 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 $13,222. 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 $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,975
$13,222
Spending / Student
$11,360
$12,852
Best Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James R Watson Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1014
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1013
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #33.
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 920-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #44.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1012
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:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Ashley, IN 46705
(260) 920-1017
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Douglas St
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260) 920-1011
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 $12,852. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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