Excellent
#150 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Demotte Elementary School
Elementary School · Kankakee Valley School Corp · Demotte, IN
A Kankakee Valley School Corp elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 340 - 1000 S Halleck, Demotte, IN 46310
- Math 65% vs IN 47% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs IN 40% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Demotte Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Demotte Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Motte Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Wheatfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–3 | Not available | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kankakee Valley School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Demotte Elementary School is listed in Kankakee Valley School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Demotte Elementary School
Demotte Elementary School is a public elementary school in Demotte, IN, part of Kankakee Valley School Corp, serving approximately 600 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Demotte Elementary School
What grades does Demotte Elementary School serve?
Demotte Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Demotte Elementary School?
Demotte Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 600 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Demotte Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Demotte Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Demotte Elementary School rank in IN?
Demotte Elementary School ranks #150 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Demotte Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Demotte Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Demotte Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Demotte Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Demotte Elementary School a charter school?
No, Demotte Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Demotte Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Demotte Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Demotte Elementary School?
46.8% of students at Demotte Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 600
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (219) 987-2789
- 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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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