Otterbein Elementary School

Summary:

Otterbein Elementary School is a public elementary school in Otterbein, Indiana, serving 258 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Benton Community School Corporation district, which is ranked 186 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating.

Otterbein Elementary consistently outperforms its district in ILEARN test scores, with 36.05% proficiency in ELA and 50% in Math, compared to the district's 29.41% and 36.59%, respectively. The school's 6th-grade students perform particularly well, with 44.19% proficient or better in ELA and 46.51% in Math, exceeding the district's averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined from 217 out of 1,027 Indiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 466 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating.

Otterbein Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 91.47% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 1.8% in 2020-2021 to 10.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 34.69% in 2020-2021 to 47.29% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 111 W Oxford St
       Otterbein, IN  47970


(765) 583-4401

District: Benton Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
466th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,485 Help


Students who attend Otterbein Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Benton Central Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  258

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Otterbein Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otterbein Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Otterbein Elementary School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otterbein Elementary School is $12,485.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Otterbein Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Benton Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Community School Corp 180th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Otterbein Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.96 141st 326 56.7%
2005 65.67 317th 959 66.9%
2006 63.76 353rd 961 63.3%
2007 69.42 287th 985 70.9%
2008 72.16 235th 996 76.4%
2009 82.00 111th 1003 88.9%
2010 86.94 55th 1009 94.5%
2011 81.30 111th 1025 89.2%
2012 77.06 193rd 1015 81.0%
2013 66.36 374th 1035 63.9%
2014 70.33 294th 1036 71.6%
2015 67.91 331st 1040 68.2%
2016 68.12 336th 1046 67.9%
2017 77.29 189th 1033 81.7%
2018 75.62 217th 1027 78.9%
2019 66.67 342nd 1031 66.8%
2021 68.57 315th 1016 69.0%
2022 57.17 461st 1020 54.8%
2023 58.26 442nd 1016 56.5%
2024 55.80 466th 1010 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Otterbein Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1989 368 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 370 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1991 350 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1993 333 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 351 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 333 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1996 333 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1997 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 328
1998 361 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 377 3 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2001 354 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 361 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 361 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 325 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 319 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2006 336 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 307 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 7 316
2008 296 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 7 307
2009 299 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 4 312
2010 295 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 4 306
2011 307 0 0 7 3 3 1 0 321
2012 319 0 0 9 1 0 0 0 329
2013 313 3 0 10 0 0 2 0 328
2014 331 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 345
2015 327 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 343
2016 315 2 1 15 1 0 4 0 338
2017 293 3 1 19 0 0 3 0 319
2018 288 3 0 17 0 0 3 0 311
2019 291 5 0 18 0 0 1 0 315
2020 275 2 0 19 0 0 0 0 296
2021 249 3 0 18 0 0 1 0 271
2022 242 2 0 17 0 0 2 0 263
2023 236 4 0 16 0 0 2 0 258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otterbein Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 19.8 18.4 13.2
1989 368 17.8 20.6 10.9
1990 370 20.2 18.3 10.8
1991 351 19.7 17.8 9.7
1992 343 16.3 21.0 15.2
1993 333 19.9 16.7 13.5
1994 351 19.2 18.3 12
1995 336 20.7 16.2 8.9
1996 336 20.7 16.2 8.9
1997 328 18.6 17.6 12.8
1998 361 17.3 20.9 10
1999 367 21.6 17.0 12.3
2000 386 22.8 16.9 14.2
2001 363 21.6 16.8 14.3
2002 362 22.6 16.0 24.3
2003 362 22.6 16.0 24.3
2004 325 22.0 14.8 30.8
2005 319 19.5 16.4 27
2006 341 23.1 14.8 33.1
2007 316 n/a n/a 31.7
2008 307 21.3 14.4 30.3
2009 312 22.2 14.1 35.4
2010 306 20.1 15.1 39.4
2011 321 17.6 18.1 40.2
2012 329 20.0 16.4 42.9
2013 328 21.0 15.6 43.3
2014 345 21.0 16.4 42.9
2015 343 22.0 15.5 40.2
2016 338 22.0 15.3 33.7
2017 319 22.0 14.5 33.2
2018 311 22.0 14.1 36
2019 315 21.0 15.0 37.5
2020 296 21.0 14.0 37.8
2021 271 21.4 12.6 34.7
2022 263 20.6 12.7 41.1
2023 258 19.8 13.0 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otterbein Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 365 19.8 18.4 13.2
1989 368 17.8 20.6 10.9
1990 370 20.2 18.3 10.8
1991 351 19.7 17.8 9.7
1992 343 16.3 21.0 15.2
1993 333 19.9 16.7 13.5
1994 351 19.2 18.3 12
1995 336 20.7 16.2 8.9
1996 336 20.7 16.2 8.9
1997 328 18.6 17.6 12.8
1998 361 17.3 20.9 10
1999 367 21.6 17.0 12.3
2000 386 22.8 16.9 14.2
2001 363 21.6 16.8 14.3
2002 362 22.6 16.0 24.3
2003 362 22.6 16.0 24.3
2004 325 22.0 14.8 30.8
2005 319 19.5 16.4 27
2006 341 23.1 14.8 33.1
2007 316 n/a n/a 31.7
2008 307 21.3 14.4 30.3
2009 312 22.2 14.1 35.4
2010 306 20.1 15.1 39.4
2011 321 17.6 18.1 40.2
2012 329 20.0 16.4 42.9
2013 328 21.0 15.6 43.3
2014 345 21.0 16.4 42.9
2015 343 22.0 15.5 40.2
2016 338 22.0 15.3 33.7
2017 319 22.0 14.5 33.2
2018 311 22.0 14.1 36
2019 315 21.0 15.0 37.5
2020 296 21.0 14.0 37.8
2021 271 21.4 12.6 34.7
2022 263 20.6 12.7 41.1
2023 258 19.8 13.0 47.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Otterbein Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $26 (0.3%) $8,836 (99.7%) $8,862
2020 $130 (1.3%) $9,567 (98.6%) $9,698
2021 $233 (2.1%) $10,691 (97.9%) $10,924
2022 $1,155 (9.3%) $11,330 (90.7%) $12,485

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otterbein Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 342nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otterbein Elementary School)5140.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School Corp)41.135.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Otterbein Elementary School)75.565.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Benton Community School Corp)54.553.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Otterbein Elementary School)57.541.2
 16.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School Corp)41.328.3
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Otterbein Elementary School)7570.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Benton Community School Corp)5048
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Otterbein Elementary School)5544.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Science (Benton Community School Corp)52.428.3
 24.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Otterbein Elementary School)54.827.3
 27.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School Corp)43.129.5
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Otterbein Elementary School)59.540.9
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Benton Community School Corp)43.141
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Otterbein Elementary School)52.434.1
 18.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Benton Community School Corp)47.741.8
 5.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Otterbein Elementary School)38.132.6
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School Corp)42.129.3
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Otterbein Elementary School)40.537.2
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (Benton Community School Corp)47.134.7
 12.4%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Otterbein Elementary School)45.241.9
 3.3%
   6th Grade Science (Benton Community School Corp)53.737.1
 16.6%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students315258
 18.1%
African American54
 20%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1816
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White291236
 18.9%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.5%47.3%
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Otterbein Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Otterbein Elementary School.

Students at Otterbein Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Otterbein Elementary School ranks 466th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Otterbein Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Benton Central Junior-Senior High School


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