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New Palestine Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

New Palestine Elementary School is a PK–4 school in New Palestine, Indiana, serving 579 students as part of New Palestine Community Schools. It ranks 72nd of 1,015 Indiana elementary schools in 2025–26 — roughly the top 7% statewide, with a 5-star rating — a dramatic climb from 578th of 1,046 in 2015–16. The school has stayed at or above the 81st percentile every year since 2020–21.

Academically, math and science are the standout strengths. In 2025–26 ILEARN results, 77.05% of students were proficient in math (more than 23 points above the district) and 64.52% in science, which is more than 20 points above the state's 4th-grade science mark. ELA was 60.11% — solid, and well above the state's 42.2%. Within its own district, it leads: Brandywine Elementary School is close in ELA (and slightly higher in 4th-grade ELA, 56.00 vs. 55.91) but trails in math and science, while Sugar Creek Elementary School trails well behind in every subject. South Creek Elementary posts slightly higher all-grade scores, but it serves only K–3; at the shared 3rd-grade level, New Palestine Elementary is higher in ELA and essentially tied in math.

Chronic absenteeism is a major strength at 6.2% in 2024–25 — lower than every nearby school listed and less than half Indiana's 16.7%. Its free/reduced-lunch rate of 22.28% is the lowest among nearby schools. It achieves these results with the highest student-teacher ratio in its comparison group (17.5) and mid-range spending ($11,154 per student in 2023–24). Schools in MSD Warren Township, such as Liberty Park Elementary School and Grassy Creek Elementary School, spend more per student yet show far lower proficiency and much higher absenteeism and poverty rates.

579

Students ?

17.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,154

Per pupil spending ?

22.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

4801 S 500 W
New Palestine, IN 46163

(317) 861-5287

District: New Palestine Community Schools

Students who attend New Palestine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	New Palestine Junior High School
High:	New Palestine High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 93rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Indiana elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 48 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg53%

72^nd of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 48 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 7% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the New Palestine Community Schools

37^th of 374New Palestine Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	89.5	72 of 1015	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	88.6	99 of 1005	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	85.1	127 of 1011	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	61 of 1016	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.2	192 of 1020	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	86 of 1016	91.5%	★★★★★
2019	70.0	299 of 1031	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	261 of 1027	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	62.6	424 of 1033	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.4	578 of 1046	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	56.1	503 of 1040	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.7	407 of 1036	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.8	271 of 1035	73.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.7	163 of 1015	83.9%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	138 of 1025	86.5%	★★★★☆
2010	77.1	179 of 1009	82.3%	★★★★☆
2009	74.3	218 of 1003	78.3%	★★★★☆
2008	73.6	209 of 996	79.0%	★★★★☆
2007	81.6	116 of 985	88.2%	★★★★☆
2006	76.3	174 of 961	81.9%	★★★★☆
2005	85.6	77 of 959	92.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Indiana (2025-2026) ?

Math77%

Science65%

English Language Arts60%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)			ILEARN Math (2026)			ILEARN Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Palestine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4801 S 500 W	New Palestine	46163	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 861-5287	579	33	17.5	22.3%	519 (89.6%)	7 (1.2%)	34 (5.9%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	89.5	72^nd of 1015 public elementary schools	92.9%		88.6	99^th of 1005 public elementary schools	90.1%	27	64.4	55.9	60.1	78.9	75.3	77.1	64.5	64.5	$11,154	$226	$10,929
Sugar Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2337 S 600 W	New Palestine	46163	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 861-6747	577	33	17.4	27.6%	510 (88.4%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.8%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	65.8	336^th of 1015 public elementary schools	66.9%		68.5	303^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	69.9%	33	53.5	48.4	51.0	59.7	50.0	54.9	44.4	44.4	$10,453	$632	$9,821
New Bethel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	5120 Senour Rd.	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 803-5300	439	30	14.8	47.4%	240 (54.7%)	93 (21.2%)	25 (5.7%)	47 (10.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)								(n/a)	20.3		20.3	43.1		43.1
Brandywine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	413 E 400 S	Greenfield	46140	Hancock County	New Palestine Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 462-7396	338	24	14.0	25.7%	281 (83.1%)	20 (5.9%)	11 (3.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	84.3	144^th of 1015 public elementary schools	85.8%		87.9	106^th of 1005 public elementary schools	89.5%	38	64.1	56.0	59.7	78.1	68.4	72.9	52.0	52.0	$11,866	$444	$11,422
Grassy Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	10330 E Prospect St	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-3100	516	34	14.9	58.9%	53 (10.3%)	314 (60.9%)	95 (18.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (9.7%)	13.1	887^th of 1015 public elementary schools	12.6%		14.1	872^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	13.2%	15	15.7	24.5	19.9	29.4	20.4	25.1	12.8	12.8	$11,977	$1,476	$10,502
Brookview Elementary School	Public	K-4	1550 N Cumberland Rd	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-3050	507	31	16.1	68.6%	34 (6.7%)	332 (65.5%)	93 (18.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.5%)	37.8	638^th of 1015 public elementary schools	37.1%		18.7	830^th of 1005 public elementary schools	17.4%	192	40.2	34.5	37.4	42.4	42.5	42.5	24.4	24.4	$12,670	$1,577	$11,093
Acton Elementary School	Public	K-3	8010 Acton Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 862-6108	275	19	14.8	53.5%	149 (54.2%)	38 (13.8%)	13 (4.7%)	50 (18.2%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.6%)								(n/a)	37.5		37.5	43.8		43.8			$11,355	$380	$10,975
Eastridge Elementary School	Public	K-4	10930 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-3150	424	32	13.1	67.2%	36 (8.5%)	231 (54.5%)	121 (28.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)	28	739^th of 1015 public elementary schools	27.2%		19.7	816^th of 1005 public elementary schools	18.8%	77	28.4	25.9	27.4	44.8	36.2	41.4	17.2	17.2	$14,295	$1,969	$12,326
Liberty Park Elementary School	Public	K-4	8425 E Raymond	Indianapolis	46239	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-1850	443	33	13.5	66.6%	79 (17.8%)	216 (48.8%)	95 (21.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	46 (10.4%)	13.3	884^th of 1015 public elementary schools	12.9%		10.9	910^th of 1005 public elementary schools	9.5%	26	17.7	16.5	17.1	28.1	24.7	26.5	20.0	20.0	$13,133	$1,742	$11,390
South Creek Elementary	Public	K-3	9010 E Southport Rd	Indianapolis	46259	Marion County	Franklin Township Com School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 860-4700	476	28	17.0	42.9%	274 (57.6%)	48 (10.1%)	34 (7.1%)	86 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.1%)								(n/a)	61.6		61.6	79.0		79.0			$11,509	$380	$11,129

Frequently Asked Questions about New Palestine Elementary School

Is New Palestine Elementary School a good school?

Yes. New Palestine Elementary School ranks in the top 7.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of New Palestine Elementary School attend?

Students who attend New Palestine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Palestine Junior High School
High : New Palestine High School

What is the racial makeup of New Palestine Elementary School?

Students at New Palestine Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is New Palestine Elementary School in?

New Palestine Community Schools

How many students attend New Palestine Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 579 students attended New Palestine Elementary School.

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2025–26 ILEARN & SAT test scoresSep 25, 2026

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2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJul 16, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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