At a glance
Reported students
247
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
Waterloo Elementary School: 247 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- 194
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Waterloo. It is one of 7 current school records connected to DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist. NCES reports 247 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 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 (91.5%) and multiracial (4%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.4%. 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 Waterloo Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.92 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White91.5%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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.
Country Meadow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
314 reported students
James R Watson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
590 reported students
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
620 reported students
DeKalb Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
DeKalb Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
759 reported students
DeKalb High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,007 reported students
Public schools near Waterloo Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Watson Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 590 | 4.2 mi |
| McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 5.1 mi |
| Country Meadow Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist | PK–05 | 314 | 5.2 mi |
| Butler Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist | KG–06 | 366 | 7.7 mi |
| J E Ober Elementary School Elementary · Garrett-Keyser-Butler Com Sch Corp | PK–05 | 704 | 8 mi |
| Hamilton Community Elementary Sch Elementary · Hamilton Community Schools | KG–05 | 192 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Elementary School
What grades does Waterloo Elementary School serve?
Waterloo Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist.
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School reported 247 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 194 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Waterloo Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 247 students and 13.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Waterloo Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Waterloo Elementary 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 Waterloo Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Waterloo Elementary School in?
Waterloo Elementary 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 Waterloo Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James R Watson Elementary School (4.2 mi), McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch (5.1 mi), Country Meadow Elementary School (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.