Total enrollment
1,571
-217 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Decatur
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 81%
% Hispanic
11%
was 12%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 1,788 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,571 in SY 2024-25. Decatur now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18.
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.