Olive Township Elementary School

495 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Olive Township Elementary School, located in New Carlisle, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the New Prairie United School Corporation. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term success. The school maintains a traditional classroom environment while striving to integrate modern instructional practices to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Olive Township Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, students, and local families. By promoting a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school encourages active parent involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of its operational philosophy. Situated in a small-town setting, the school functions as a central hub for the neighborhood, providing a stable and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop foundational skills, critical thinking abilities, and a lifelong curiosity for learning.
495
Total Students
24.9
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olive Township Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White445
Hispanic33
Black6
Two or More10
American Indian1
  • White
    445 (89.9%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (6.7%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.0%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: New Prairie United School Corp
Phone: (574)654-7531
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 39
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 85
Grade 4 77
Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Olive Township Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten83
Grade 179
Grade 286
Grade 385
Grade 477
Grade 585
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Olive Township Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female26052.5%
Male23547.5%