At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
247
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
64%+13.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Waterloo Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Waterloo, Indiana. The school enrolls 247 students. It is part of the DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
247 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
County18033
CityWaterloo
ZIP46793
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180159000226
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment247
White91.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.