Total enrollment
1,571
-70 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Decatur
Indiana · Public K-12
Decatur reports 3 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,571 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 524.
4-year change in Decatur
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,811
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,571
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 684 |
| Bellmont Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 274 |
| Bellmont Senior High School | High | 09-12 | 613 |
About Decatur
Public education in Decatur, Indiana runs across 3 schools that teaches roughly 1,571 students. By footprint, Decatur sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 1,641 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,571 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Decatur discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.