Ossian Elementary

566 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ossian Elementary School, located at 213 S. Jefferson in Ossian, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Northern Wells Community Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the small-town character of Ossian, focusing on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the elementary grades. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes strong academic fundamentals while fostering close relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and local families.

The school is widely regarded for its commitment to student growth, prioritizing not only literacy and numeracy but also the social-emotional development of its pupils. By leveraging its position within a close-knit community, Ossian Elementary creates a collaborative atmosphere where parental involvement is encouraged and valued. Through a combination of traditional instructional methods and modern educational standards, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

566

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ossian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	31
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
510 (90.1%)
Hispanic
31 (5.5%)
Two or More
14 (2.5%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Norwell Community Schools
Phone:	(260)622-4179
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 99