Waterloo Elementary School

220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waterloo Elementary School, located at 300 E. Douglas St. in Waterloo, Indiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the DeKalb County Central United School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational instruction for students in the early stages of their academic careers, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development. The school plays a central role in the small-town environment of Waterloo, fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners build the skills necessary for future success.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, Waterloo Elementary aims to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school within the district. With its location in a residential area, the school remains a key landmark in the town, dedicated to maintaining high educational standards and promoting a culture of learning for the children of the Waterloo area.

220

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waterloo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	6
Black	3
Two or More	11

White
200 (90.9 %)
Two or More
11 (5.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.7 %)
Black
3 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Phone:	(260)920-1011
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 36