Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Palestine Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in IN
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
New Palestine Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Palestine Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend New Palestine Elementary School?
558 students attend New Palestine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Palestine Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Palestine Elementary School?
New Palestine Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Palestine Elementary School offer ?
New Palestine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is New Palestine Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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