Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist School District
School District · Butler, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,355
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
Butler · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Riverdale Elementary School
Saint Joe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Butler Elementary School
Butler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#140 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,355
+$16,993 vs Indiana median
District size
1,241 students
Smaller than Indiana median
The short answer
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist ranks #140 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Eastside Junior-senior High School (8.2/10), Riverdale Elementary School (7.1/10), and Butler Elementary School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside Junior-senior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Riverdale Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Butler Elementary School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist is a Butler, Indiana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,241 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $29,355 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Eastside Junior-senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 52.7%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist with test data.
Schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Butler
- Total Enrollment
- 1,241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
The average composite rating for Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist spends $29,355 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
Eastside Junior-senior High School is the highest-rated school in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist?
Across schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist compare to other districts in Indiana?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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