New Palestine Community Schools

District Overview
Located at 4711 S 500 W in New Palestine, Indiana, New Palestine Community Schools serves as an active educational hub within the greater Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metropolitan area. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school district set in a picturesque rural fringe environment, the district manages six operational schools dedicated to guiding students through every stage of their academic journeys. With a comprehensive curriculum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, the district educates nearly 4,000 students—with a current enrollment of 3,959 children—fostering a welcoming and inclusive community for families across the region.

To support its student body, New Palestine Community Schools maintains a robust workforce of over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes 460 certified teachers, nearly 97 instructional aides, and more than 460 support personnel, ensuring that students receive personalized attention, strong academic intervention, and reliable operational services. Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the district exemplifies how a close-knit, rural-fringe community can combine extensive staffing resources with a strong public school tradition to offer an exceptional environment for learning and growth.
6
Total Schools
3,959
Total Students
460.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Palestine Community Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,495
Hispanic197
Black86
Asian50
Two or More118
American Indian9
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    3,495 (88.3%)
  • Hispanic
    197 (5.0%)
  • Two or More
    118 (3.0%)
  • Black
    86 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    50 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in New Palestine Community Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,959*
Teachers (FTE):460.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in New Palestine Community Schools
Found 6 Schools