Waterloo Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Waterloo, Indiana 46793 · DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
#813 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#33260 of 50,301 nationally
About Waterloo Elementary School
Waterloo Elementary School is a public elementary located in Waterloo, in the DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 247 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 813th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 247.
There are 3 schools in Waterloo; Waterloo Elementary School ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waterloo Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Waterloo Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
DeKalb Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students · 2.9 km away
DeKalb High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students · 3.2 km away
James R Watson Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students · 6.8 km away
McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
620 students · 8.2 km away
Country Meadow Elementary School
Ashley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students · 8.4 km away
Butler Elementary School
Butler · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students · 12 km away
Eastside Junior-Senior High School
Butler · Public high · Grades 7–12
559 students · 13 km away
J E Ober Elementary School
Garrett · Public elementary · Grades K–5
704 students · 13 km away
Garrett Middle School
Garrett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students · 13 km away
Garrett High School
Garrett · Public high · Grades 9–12
553 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
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247 students
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247 students
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247 students
Turkey Run Elementary School
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248 students
George Washington Carver School 87 - a Montessori School
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Indian Trail Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waterloo Elementary School a good school?
Waterloo Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #813 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waterloo Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Waterloo Elementary School ranks #813 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #33260 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waterloo Elementary School?
Waterloo Elementary School had 247 students in 2025.
Is Waterloo Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Waterloo Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waterloo Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waterloo Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.