Otwell Miller Academy

9958 East County Road 150 N
Otwell, IN 47564

Charter School 94 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Otwell Miller Academy, located in the rural community of Otwell, Indiana, is a small, public school serving students in Pike County. As part of the Pike County School Corporation, the academy is recognized for its intimate, community-focused learning environment. Because of its smaller size compared to urban district schools, the academy emphasizes close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and families, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students often receive more individualized attention throughout their primary education.

The school serves as a central pillar for the surrounding agricultural community, focusing on foundational academic growth and local engagement. While its curriculum adheres to state standards, the school prides itself on maintaining a traditional, quiet setting that encourages student development in a safe and close-to-home environment. For families in the Otwell area, the academy represents a commitment to accessible public education that prioritizes both academic benchmarks and the social well-being of its student body.

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otwell Miller Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	1

White
93 (98.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Otwell Miller Academy
Phone:	(812)354-0800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	94
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 13

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 12