Enrollment
495
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olive Township Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olive Township Elementary School
Olive Township Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Carlisle, Indiana, enrolling 495 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 35% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 432 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #305.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 495 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New Prairie United School Corp also operates New Prairie High School (945 students) and New Prairie Middle School (667 students) alongside Olive Township Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Olive Township Elementary School compares
Olive Township Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Prairie United School Corp, which includes Olive Township Elementary School.
$10,661
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 58.2%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~495 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Carlisle on the city page.
Is Olive Township Elementary School a good school?
Olive Township Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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