Otterbein Elementary School

258 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

258

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otterbein Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	16
Black	4
Two or More	2

White
236 (91.5 %)
Hispanic
16 (6.2 %)
Black
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Benton Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)583-4401
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42