Serving 245 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otterbein Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Otterbein, IN, covering an area of approximately 104.9 square miles. The average drive to the school from within the zone is about 10-15 minutes, with distances reaching up to 8.5 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otterbein Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otterbein Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otterbein Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#734 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Red Devils
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 #734 out of 1,743 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, West Lafayette Elementary School, Dayton 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 39% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Otterbein Elementary School?
245 students attend Otterbein Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Otterbein Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 11:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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