Top Rankings
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,241 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 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,241 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
13%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,092 is higher than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,496 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,092
$13,184
Spending / Student
$31,496
$12,815
Best Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 564 students
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
Grades: K-6
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Impact Institutue
Vocational School
1607 E Dowling St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Kendallville, IN 46755
(888) 349-0250
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast In Spec Educational Coop
Special Education School
1607 E Dowling
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-5236
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,241 students.
What is the rank of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District is ranked #194 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District?
93% of Dekalb Co Eastern Com Sch School District students are White, 4% 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 13:1, 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 $31,496 is higher than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.
Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State鈥檚 Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We鈥檒l look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.
Can Your Child鈥檚 School Meet the National Standards?
The article discusses the challenges public schools face in meeting national educational standards. It examines current performance trends, identifies key issues affecting student achievement, and explores potential solutions for improving academic outcomes across U.S. public schools.
