At a glance
Reported students
759
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
DeKalb Middle School: 759 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 790
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about DeKalb Middle School
DeKalb Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Waterloo. It is one of 7 current school records connected to DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist. NCES reports 759 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking DeKalb Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.3%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
James R Watson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
DeKalb High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,007 reported students
Country Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
Waterloo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
247 reported students
DeKalb Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near DeKalb Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb High School High · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | 09–12 | 1,007 | 0.2 mi |
| Waterloo Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 247 | 1.8 mi |
| James R Watson Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 590 | 2.6 mi |
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 3.4 mi |
| Country Meadow Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 314 | 5.9 mi |
| Garrett Middle School Middle · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | 06–08 | 387 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DeKalb Middle School
What grades does DeKalb Middle School serve?
DeKalb Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist.
How many students attend DeKalb Middle School?
DeKalb Middle School reported 759 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 790 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DeKalb Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 759 students and 46.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is DeKalb Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
DeKalb Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of DeKalb Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is DeKalb Middle School in?
DeKalb Middle School is part of DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, based in Waterloo, IN, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near DeKalb Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include DeKalb High School (0.2 mi), Waterloo Elementary School (1.8 mi), James R Watson Elementary School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.