Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Otterbein Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otterbein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otterbein Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Otterbein Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otterbein Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otterbein Elementary School's ranking?
Otterbein Elementary School is ranked #564 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Otterbein Elementary School often compared to?
Otterbein Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Crossing Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School, West Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Otterbein Elementary School?
263 students attend Otterbein Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Otterbein Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otterbein Elementary School?
Otterbein Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otterbein Elementary School offer ?
Otterbein Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Otterbein Elementary School part of?
Otterbein Elementary School is part of Benton Community School Corp School District.
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