Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Demotte Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Demotte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Demotte Elementary School's student population of 600 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Demotte Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demotte Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#105 out of 1763 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
81%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demotte Elementary School's ranking?
Demotte Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Demotte Elementary School often compared to?
Demotte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kankakee Valley High School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School, Wheatfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Demotte Elementary School?
600 students attend Demotte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Demotte Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Demotte Elementary School?
Demotte Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Demotte Elementary School offer ?
Demotte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Demotte Elementary School part of?
Demotte Elementary School is part of Kankakee Valley School Corp School District.
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