Olive Township Elementary School
477 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Olive Township Elementary School, located in New Carlisle, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the New Prairie United School Corporation. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term success. The school maintains a traditional classroom environment while striving to integrate modern instructional practices to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Olive Township Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and local families. By promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. Situated in a small-town setting, the school functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a stable and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a lifelong curiosity for learning.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Olive Township Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and local families. By promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. Situated in a small-town setting, the school functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a stable and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a lifelong curiosity for learning.
477
Total Students
23.4
Full-Time Teachers
20.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 431 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 8 |
| Two or More | 16 |
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White431 (90.4 %)
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Hispanic22 (4.6 %)
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Two or More16 (3.4 %)
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Black8 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | New Prairie United School Corp |
| Phone: | (574)654-7531 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 477 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 143 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 39 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
86
Grade 1
73
Grade 2
73
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
86
Grade 5
76
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 86 |
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 73 |
| Grade 3 | 83 |
| Grade 4 | 86 |
| Grade 5 | 76 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 230 | 48.2% |
| Male | 247 | 51.8% |
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