- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Otterbein, IN
Otterbein Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otterbein Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180048000100
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otterbein Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Otterbein Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180048000100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Otterbein Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180048000100 · Otterbein, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.9:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Central Jr-Sr High School (792 students)
Otterbein Elementary School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Otterbein Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Central
Benton Central Jr-Sr High School
792 students
- Prairie Crossi
Prairie Crossing Elementary School
564 students
- This school 245
Otterbein Elementary School
245 students
What this shows Otterbein Elementary School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otterbein Elementary School compares
Otterbein 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Otterbein Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Community School Corp reports $14,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otterbein Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Central Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otterbein Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Otterbein Elementary School
How many students attend Otterbein Elementary School?
Otterbein Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Otterbein, IN. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otterbein Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otterbein Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otterbein Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Otterbein Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otterbein Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otterbein Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Otterbein, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otterbein Elementary School?
Otterbein Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Benton Community School Corp?
Besides Otterbein Elementary School, Benton Community School Corp also operates Benton Central Jr-Sr High School (792 students) and Prairie Crossing Elementary School (564 students). See the Benton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.