Dekalb County Central United School District
- 3326 CR 427
- WATERLOO, IN 46793
- (260) 920-1011
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 87.3% | 74.1% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 1.7% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,927 | $8,993 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.3 | 16.7 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,050 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 200 | - |
District Test Scores
ISTEP+ - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 74.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 72.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 73.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 71.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 80.0% | |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 76.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 77.0% | |
| 2009 | 80.0% | 73.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 54.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 71.0% | 67.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 68.0% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 69.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 72.0% | |
ISTEP+ ECA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 61.0% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 37.0% | |
| English 10 Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.0% | 63.0% | |
Source: IN Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,050 | 20.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 16 |
| Kindergarten Students | 262 |
| 1st Grade Students | 284 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 314 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 298 |
| 4th Grade Students | 301 |
| 5th Grade Students | 326 |
| 6th Grade Students | 293 |
| 7th Grade Students | 339 |
| 8th Grade Students | 324 |
| 9th Grade Students | 318 |
| 10th Grade Students | 331 |
| 11th Grade Students | 317 |
| 12th Grade Students | 313 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 39 |
| Hispanic | 92 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,815 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,063 |
| Female | 1,894 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 200 | 20.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 97 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 92 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 95 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 11 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 6 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 172 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | - |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 28 |
| Student Support Services | 9 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 120 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $43,789,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $22,506,000 | 51.4% |
| Property Tax | $14,916,000 | 34.1% |
| Other School Systems | $540,000 | 1.2% |
| Cities and Counties | $679,000 | 1.6% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $24,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $877,000 | 2.0% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $269,000 | 0.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $109,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Rents and Royalties | $27,000 | 0.06% |
| Sale of Property | $176,000 | 0.4% |
| Interest Earnings | $428,000 | 1.0% |
| Private Contributions | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,440,000 | 10.1% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,488,000 | 44.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $16,369,000 | 37.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Special Education Programs | $96,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $245,000 | 0.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $11,000 | 0.03% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $44,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $23,000 | 0.05% |
| Other Programs | $184,000 | 0.4% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,406,000 | 5.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Non-Employee Benefits | $107,000 | 0.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,795,000 | 4.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $787,000 | 1.8% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $117,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $319,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $572,000 | 1.3% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $37,322,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $22,444,000 | 60.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $13,284,000 | 35.6% |
| Student Support | $1,915,000 | 4.4% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,234,000 | 5.1% |
| General Administration Support | $814,000 | 1.9% |
| School Administration Support | $2,211,000 | 5.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,414,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $2,248,000 | 5.1% |
| Other Support Services | $448,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,594,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $1,594,000 | 3.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 87.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 296 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Dekalb County Central United School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 4,050
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 200
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| School Name (Sort |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
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| COUNTRY MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2410 Cr 10
Ashley, IN Public | KG-5 | 292 | 19.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DEKALB HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN Public | 9-12 | 1,279 | 21.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DEKALB MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN Public | 6-8 | 956 | 19.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JAMES R WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
901 Eckhart St
Auburn, IN Public | PK-5 | 669 | 22.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MCKENNEY-HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
320 Van Auken St
Auburn, IN Public | KG-5 | 586 | 22.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WATERLOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 East Douglas St
Waterloo, IN Public | KG-5 | 254 | 16.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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