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 10%)
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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,815 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 53% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
2,815 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Prairie United School Corp School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 395 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Graduation Rate
97%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
14%
Showing 2006–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% White
85%
62%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,003 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,833 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$17,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$16,951 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,003
$16,486
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,833
$16,362
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best New Prairie United School Corp School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olive Township Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 W Ben St
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
New Carlisle, IN 46552
(574) 654-7531
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6434 E 700 N
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(574) 654-7258
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Rolling Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
New Prairie Middle School
(Math: 46% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
New Prairie High School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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 2,815 students.
What is the rank of New Prairie United School Corp School District?
New Prairie United School Corp School District is ranked #41 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), 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?
85% of New Prairie United School Corp School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is New Prairie United School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,833 is less than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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