DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist

Waterloo, Indiana — 6 schools

3,641
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$13,070
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist operates 6 public schools serving 3,641 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,537 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in DeKalb County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,070 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.8% local, 59.1% state, and 10.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $56,966 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #322 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 379.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Dekalb High School accounts for 28.5% of all DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist school enrollment varies 4.1× across entities

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist school enrollment ranges from 247 students (lowest) to 1,007 students (highest), a spread of 760 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist student-counselor ratio is 379:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is typically wider than the DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.1%
Federal
59.1%
State
30.8%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
322 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in DeKalb County county, where this district is located.

$688
Studio/mo
$732
1 BR/mo
$960
2 BR/mo
$1,195
3 BR/mo
$1,271
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,966
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist.

White 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
379.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist

School Enrollment
Dekalb High School
1,007
Dekalb Middle School
759
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
620
James R Watson Elementary School
590
Country Meadow Elementary School
314
Waterloo Elementary School
247

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 other. Total enrollment is 3,641 students.

How much does DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist spend per student?

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist spends $13,070 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #322 in Indiana.

What is the average teacher salary in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?

The average teacher salary in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist is $56,966 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in DeKalb County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist students are 90.2% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?

DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #322 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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