Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Olive Township Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olive Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Olive Township Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olive Township Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olive Township Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New Prairie United School Corporation School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olive Township Elementary School's ranking?
Olive Township Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Olive Township Elementary School often compared to?
Olive Township Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Olive Township Elementary School?
484 students attend Olive Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Olive Township Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Olive Township Elementary School?
Olive Township Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Olive Township Elementary School offer ?
Olive Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Olive Township Elementary School part of?
Olive Township Elementary School is part of New Prairie United School Corporation School District.
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