At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,959
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$9,856
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$5,122
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 3,652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 194
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What current records say about New Palestine Community Schools
New Palestine Community Schools operates 6 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in New Palestine, Indiana. NCES reports 3,959 students and 230 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Indiana agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 70 of 291 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $9,856 in current expenditure per pupil and $5,122 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 283 of 290 in Indiana. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 12.7%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 230
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $38,074,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
New Palestine Community Schools
New Palestine, Indiana
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 39.7178, -85.8946
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.3%
- Hispanic5%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 | 577 | 17.5:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 2 | 606 | 18.2:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 1,254 | 17.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in New Palestine Community Schools
6 current directory entries
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Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Elementary School | ElementaryPK–04 | 338 | 14.1:1 | |
| New Palestine Elementary School | ElementaryPK–04 | 579 | 17.5:1 | |
| New Palestine High School | High09–12 | 1,254 | 17.3:1 | |
| New Palestine Intermediate School | Middle05–06 | 605 | 20.2:1 | |
| New Palestine Jr High School | Middle07–08 | 606 | 16.2:1 | |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Sch | ElementaryPK–04 | 577 | 17.5:1 |
Cities served by New Palestine Community Schools
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about New Palestine Community Schools
How many schools are in New Palestine Community Schools?
New Palestine Community Schools has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend New Palestine Community Schools?
NCES reports 3,959 students for 2024–25, served by 230 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 70 of 291 Indiana agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,652 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in New Palestine Community Schools?
The district-wide ratio is 17.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does New Palestine Community Schools spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $9,856 in current expenditure per pupil, including $5,122 for instruction. That ranks 283 of 290 comparable Indiana agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in New Palestine Community Schools?
New Palestine High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,254 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in New Palestine Community Schools?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (317) 861-4463 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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