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#327 of 478 private schools in IN
De Motte Christian School
Elementary School · Demotte, IN
A private elementary school in Demotte, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1223 BEGONIA ST SE, Demotte, IN 46310
- Math 59% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where De Motte Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,083
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,060/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demotte Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–3 | 0.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Kankakee Valley Intermediate SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 4–5 | 2.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
De Motte Christian School is listed in Demotte, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About De Motte Christian School
De Motte Christian School is a private elementary school in Demotte, IN, serving approximately 304 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #327 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about De Motte Christian School
What grades does De Motte Christian School serve?
De Motte Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend De Motte Christian School?
De Motte Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Motte Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at De Motte Christian School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does De Motte Christian School rank in IN?
De Motte Christian School ranks #327 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is De Motte Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
De Motte Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at De Motte Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Motte Christian School has 59% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is De Motte Christian School a private school?
Yes, De Motte Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is De Motte Christian School a religious school?
De Motte Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Phone
- (219) 987-3721
- Area population (ZIP 46310)
- 13,914
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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