Top Rankings
New Prairie United School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,869 students in New Prairie United School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in New Prairie United School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
2,869 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
New Prairie United School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 400 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.54
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
22 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
2,490 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
87%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
187
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
191
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
230
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
251
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,064 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,456 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,064
$13,156
Spending / Student
$12,456
$12,788
Best New Prairie United School Corp School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olive Township Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W Ben St
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
605 E Michigan St
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2018
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2018
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6434 E 700 N
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Grades: K-5
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
New Prairie High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5333 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7271
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7271
Grades: 9-12
| 985 students
Rank: #55.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5325 N Cougar Rd
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Prairie United School Corp School District?
New Prairie United School Corp School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,869 students.
What is the rank of New Prairie United School Corp School District?
New Prairie United School Corp School District is ranked #50 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Prairie United School Corp School District?
87% of New Prairie United School Corp School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Prairie United School Corp School District?
New Prairie United School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is New Prairie United School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,456 is less than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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