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New Prairie United School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
5
Schools
2,910
Students
$14,822
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
39.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-13pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

New Prairie United School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 2,910 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,822 is near the national average for a US public school district. 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
New Prairie Middle School06–08705
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
New Prairie High School09–12979
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,822Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
35%
State
58.2%
Local (property tax)
34.5%
Federal
7.3%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,910
Students
39%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Prairie United School Corp?
New Prairie United School Corp has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,910 students.
What is the graduation rate for New Prairie United School Corp?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does New Prairie United School Corp spend per student?
New Prairie United School Corp spends $14,822 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in New Prairie United School Corp?
39% of students in New Prairie United School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in New Prairie United School Corp?
No, New Prairie United School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does New Prairie United School Corp serve?
New Prairie United School Corp serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for New Prairie United School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in New Prairie United School Corp is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.