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#1222 of 1,823 schools in IN
Waterloo Elementary School
Elementary School · Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist · Waterloo, IN
A Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3326 CR 427, Waterloo, IN 46793
- Math 42% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterloo Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Waterloo 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low149/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,412
Median home value
$177,500
Median rent
$840/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Country Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
| Mckenney-harrison Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 647 | 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.
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waterloo Elementary School is listed in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterloo, IN, part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,222 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterloo Elementary School
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School serve?
Waterloo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterloo Elementary School rank in IN?
Waterloo Elementary School ranks #1,222 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Waterloo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterloo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Waterloo Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterloo Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Waterloo Elementary School a charter school?
No, Waterloo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterloo Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Waterloo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterloo Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Waterloo 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (260) 920-1011
- Area population (ZIP 46793)
- 4,122
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 46793; 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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