Excellent
#294 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 16% in state
Olive Township Elementary School
Elementary School · New Prairie United School Corp · New Carlisle, IN
A New Prairie United School Corp elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 W Ben St, New Carlisle, IN 46552
- Math 76% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olive Township Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Olive Township Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,464
Median home value
$211,500
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Rolling Prairie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | Not available | 416 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New Prairie United School Corp
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $9,444NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olive Township Elementary School is listed in New Prairie United School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olive Township Elementary School
Olive Township Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Carlisle, IN, part of New Prairie United School Corp, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olive Township Elementary School
What grades does Olive Township Elementary School serve?
Olive Township Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Olive Township Elementary School?
Olive Township Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Township Elementary School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olive Township Elementary School rank in IN?
Olive Township Elementary School ranks #294 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Olive Township Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olive Township Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olive Township Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olive Township Elementary School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Olive Township Elementary School a charter school?
No, Olive Township Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olive Township Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Olive Township Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olive Township Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Olive Township Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (574) 654-7531
- Area population (ZIP 46552)
- 6,665
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46552; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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