New Palestine Community Schools
3,959 Students
6 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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 3,495 |
| Hispanic | 197 |
| Black | 86 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Two or More | 118 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 4 |
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White3,495 (88.3%)
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Hispanic197 (5.0%)
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Two or More118 (3.0%)
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Black86 (2.2%)
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Asian50 (1.3%)
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American Indian9 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander4 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
1,254 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Middle School 5th - 6th
Middle School 7th - 8th
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th