New Prairie United School Corp School District
School District · New Carlisle, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,850
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,850
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#141 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,444
$2,918 vs Indiana median
District size
2,850 students
Larger than Indiana median
The short answer
New Prairie United School Corp ranks #141 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. New Prairie United School Corp's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Olive Township Elementary School (7.6/10), Prairie View Elementary School (7.2/10), and New Prairie Middle School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among New Prairie United School Corp schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in New Prairie United School Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Township Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie View Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | New Prairie Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | New Prairie High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Rolling Prairie Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Prairie United School Corp
New Prairie United School Corp is a New Carlisle, Indiana school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,850 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. District-level spending was $9,444 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, New Prairie United School Corp demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Olive Township Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, New Prairie United School Corp students show an average math proficiency of 64.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in New Prairie United School Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Prairie United School Corp with test data.
Schools in New Prairie United School Corp
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- New Carlisle
- Total Enrollment
- 2,850
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158
- District spending per student
- $9,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Prairie United School Corp?
New Prairie United School Corp has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Prairie United School Corp?
The average composite rating for New Prairie United School Corp is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in New Prairie United School Corp?
New Prairie United School Corp's district-level spending was $9,444 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Prairie United School Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Prairie United School Corp is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Prairie United School Corp?
Olive Township Elementary School is the highest-rated school in New Prairie United School Corp with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in New Prairie United School Corp?
Across schools in New Prairie United School Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Prairie United School Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
New Prairie United School Corp has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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