- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Carlisle, IN
Olive Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Olive Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180756001300
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olive Township Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in New Carlisle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Olive Township Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Township Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in New Carlisle, IN.
School address
District: New Prairie United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180756001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Olive Township Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180756001300 · New Carlisle, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 21.5:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Prairie High School (945 students)
Olive Township Elementary School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Olive Township Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Prairie Hi
New Prairie High School
945 students
- New Prairie Mi
New Prairie Middle School
667 students
- This school
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 Olive Township Elementary School reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olive Township Elementary School compares
Olive Township Elementary 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Olive Township Elementary 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 Olive Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Prairie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Prairie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolling Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olive Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide 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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olive Township Elementary School
How many students attend Olive Township Elementary School?
Olive Township Elementary School has 495 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Carlisle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olive Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olive Township Elementary School is 21.5:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olive Township Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Olive Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olive Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Olive Township Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in New Carlisle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olive Township Elementary School?
Olive Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Olive Township Elementary School rank among public schools in New Carlisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Olive Township Elementary School ranks #2 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 Olive Township Elementary School, New Prairie United School Corp also operates New Prairie High School (945 students), New Prairie Middle School (667 students), and Rolling Prairie Elementary School (414 students). See the New Prairie United School Corp district page for the complete list.