For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,225 students in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
1,225 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#191 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% White
92%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,802 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,158 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$41 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$37,802
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,158
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6127 Sr 1
Saint Joe, IN 46785
(260) 337-5464
Saint Joe, IN 46785
(260) 337-5464
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 E Green St
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2186
Gr: 7-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Butler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1025 S Broadway
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Butler, IN 46721
(260) 868-2123
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Institutue
Vocational School
1607 E Dowling St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,225 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District is ranked #193 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
92% of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,158 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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