DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist

District Overview
Located at 300 East Washington Street in Butler, Indiana, the DeKalb County Eastern Community School District is a traditional, open public school district committed to comprehensive learning and community engagement. Nestled in a rural distant setting within the broader Auburn metropolitan region, the district manages four operational schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. With a total enrollment of 1,241 students, the district offers a close-knit educational environment that blends small-town community values with a complete K-12 academic pathway.

To foster student growth and maintain high instructional standards, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling approximately 590 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 224 FTE certified teachers, over 60 instructional aides, and nearly 306 dedicated support staff personnel, ensuring strong student-to-educator interaction and well-maintained campus facilities. For families, students, and educational researchers, DeKalb County Eastern Community School District stands out as a stable, well-resourced rural district designed to support children through every milestone of their academic journey.
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Total Schools
1,241
Total Students
224.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Demographic Student Count
White1,145
Hispanic56
Black11
Asian3
Two or More19
American Indian7
  • White
    1,145 (92.3%)
  • Hispanic
    56 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    19 (1.5%)
  • Black
    11 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle0
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,241*
Teachers (FTE):224.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5
Schools in DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
Found 5 Schools