OTTERBEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Otterbein Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Benton Community School Corp school district, located in Otterbein, IN with about 311 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 22 teachers, Otterbein Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Otterbein Elementary School, located in the small town of Otterbein, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Benton Community School Corporation, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students in their formative years. It emphasizes core academic development while fostering a close-knit school culture that mirrors the values of the surrounding rural community.
Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, Otterbein Elementary works to ensure that each child receives individualized attention to help them reach their academic potential. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, often prioritizing strong parent-teacher partnerships to support the overall success and well-being of its student body.
For more information, contact Otterbein Elementary School at (765) 583-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Otterbein, IN 47970
(765) 583-4401
OTTERBEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Otterbein, IN with about 311 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Benton Community School Corp
- Total Students:
- 311
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 311 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OTTERBEIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.