Very Good
#584 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 32% in state
Otterbein Elementary School
Elementary School · Benton Community School Corp · Otterbein, IN
A Benton Community School Corp elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
111 W Oxford St PO Box 368, Otterbein, IN 47970
- Math 53% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otterbein Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Otterbein 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,468
Median home value
$162,700
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47970; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton Community School Corp
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Crossing Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | Not available | 574 | 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.
Benton Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otterbein Elementary School is listed in Benton Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otterbein Elementary School
Otterbein Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otterbein, IN, part of Benton Community School Corp, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otterbein Elementary School
What grades does Otterbein Elementary School serve?
Otterbein Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Otterbein Elementary School?
Otterbein Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otterbein Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otterbein Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otterbein Elementary School rank in IN?
Otterbein Elementary School ranks #584 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Otterbein Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otterbein Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Otterbein Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otterbein Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otterbein Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otterbein Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otterbein Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otterbein Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otterbein Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Otterbein 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (765) 583-4401
- Area population (ZIP 47970)
- 2,634
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 47970; 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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