- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Carlisle, IN
New Prairie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Prairie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180756001299
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Prairie Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Carlisle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
New Prairie Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Prairie Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Carlisle, IN.
School address
District: New Prairie United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180756001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
New Prairie Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 180756001299 · New Carlisle, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 19.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Prairie High School (945 students)
New Prairie Middle School shrank from 705 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Prairie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Prairie Hi
New Prairie High School
945 students
- This school
New Prairie Middle School
667 students
- Olive Township
Olive Township Elementary School
495 students
- Rolling Prairi
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
414 students
- Prairie View E 294
Prairie View Elementary School
294 students
What this shows New Prairie Middle School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Prairie Middle School compares
New Prairie Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,444
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, New Prairie Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Prairie United School Corp reports $9,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Prairie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Township Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolling Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Prairie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Prairie Middle School
How many students attend New Prairie Middle School?
New Prairie Middle School has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Carlisle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Prairie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Prairie Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Prairie Middle School?
34.2% of students at New Prairie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Prairie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Prairie Middle School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in New Carlisle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Prairie Middle School?
New Prairie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Prairie Middle School rank among public schools in New Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Prairie Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Carlisle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Prairie United School Corp?
Besides New Prairie Middle School, New Prairie United School Corp also operates New Prairie High School (945 students), Olive Township Elementary School (495 students), and Rolling Prairie Elementary School (414 students). See the New Prairie United School Corp district page for the complete list.