New Paris Elementary School

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

New Paris Elementary School, located at 18665 CR 46 in New Paris, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Fairfield Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging social and emotional growth. It serves as a central pillar for the local community, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they transition into the middle school years.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student-centered education, often utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, New Paris Elementary promotes a culture of community involvement and parent engagement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their personal best.

488

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Paris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	41
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	13

White
421 (86.3%)
Hispanic
41 (8.4%)
Two or More
13 (2.7%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)
Black
6 (1.2%)

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:	Fairfield Community Schools
Phone:	(574)831-2196
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 74