- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Palestine, IN
New Palestine Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for New Palestine Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181071002659
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Palestine Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in New Palestine · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
New Palestine Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Palestine Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Palestine, IN.
School address
District: Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181071002659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
New Palestine Intermediate School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181071002659 · New Palestine, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 20.2:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: New Palestine High School (1,254 students)
New Palestine Intermediate School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Palestine Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Palestine
New Palestine High School
1,254 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Jr High School
606 students
- This school
New Palestine Intermediate School
605 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Elementary School
579 students
- Sugar Creek El
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
577 students
- Brandywine Ele 338
Brandywine Elementary School
338 students
What this shows New Palestine Intermediate School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Palestine Intermediate School compares
New Palestine Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 49% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, New Palestine Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp reports $9,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Palestine Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brandywine Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Palestine Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Palestine Intermediate School
How many students attend New Palestine Intermediate School?
New Palestine Intermediate School has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Palestine, IN. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Palestine Intermediate School is 20.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Palestine Intermediate School?
25.0% of students at New Palestine Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Palestine Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at New Palestine Intermediate School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in New Palestine, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Palestine Intermediate School?
New Palestine Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Palestine Intermediate School rank among public schools in New Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, New Palestine Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in New Palestine, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides New Palestine Intermediate School, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates New Palestine High School (1,254 students), New Palestine Jr High School (606 students), and New Palestine Elementary School (579 students). See the Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.