Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Demotte Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: DeMotte Elementary School serves the west part of Demotte, IN, covering an area of approximately 98.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Demotte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Demotte Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Educate, Inspire, and Empower
School Rankings
Demotte Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demotte Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demotte Elementary School's ranking?
Demotte Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Demotte Elementary School often compared to?
Demotte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, Kankakee Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Demotte Elementary School?
596 students attend Demotte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Demotte Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Demotte Elementary School?
Demotte Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Demotte Elementary School offer ?
Demotte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Demotte Elementary School part of?
Demotte Elementary School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
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