New Palestine Elementary School
New Palestine, IN
Meets Expectations for 2024–25.
K–8
- E/La academic achievement
- Meets Expectations
- Math academic achievement
- Meets Expectations
- E/La academic progress
- Meets Expectations
- Math academic progress
- Meets Expectations
- E/La closing gaps
- Meets Expectations
- Math closing gaps
- Meets Expectations
- Addressing chronic absenteeism
- Approaches Expectations
| School year | Overall school rating |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Meets Expectations |
| 2023–24 | Meets Expectations |
| 2024–25 | Meets Expectations |
English language arts
183 students tested60.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency15
- At proficiency95
- Approaching proficiency65
- Below proficiency8
Math
183 students tested77.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency31
- At proficiency110
- Approaching proficiency29
- Below proficiency13
Science
93 students tested64.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency16
- At proficiency44
- Approaching proficiency26
- Below proficiency7
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 112 | 104 | 93 |
| Proficient | 56.3% | 57.7% | 64.5% |
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
2.1% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2023–24.
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 465 | 467 |
| Suspended out of school | 0.6% · 3 | 2.1% · 10 |
| Suspended in school | 0.6% · 3 | 2.6% · 12 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
6.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 602 | 579 | 611 |
| Chronically absent | 6.0% · 36 | 3.5% · 20 | 6.2% · 38 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
Location
Suburb, Large
Enrollment
558 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Principal
Kayleigh Fosnow
Updated 7mo ago
New Palestine Elementary (NPCS) directs admissions through the district’s Registration/Enrollment process: new families complete a pre-enrollment form in PowerSchool and bring required documents (e.g., birth certificate, immunization records, photo ID with current address, and residency verification). (newpal.k12.in.us) Out-of-district families apply via an online Google Form (requires a Gmail account to upload records) or by submitting the transfer application packet via email or mail to the district contact (Amber Rush). (newpal.k12.in.us) Key dates listed include Little Dragons Pre-K enrollment beginning February 9, 2026; a Pre-K Round-Up on March 3, 2026; and a Kindergarten Round-Up on April 8, 2026, with age cutoffs tied to August 1 for the upcoming school year. (newpal.k12.in.us) For the 2026–2027 out-of-district transfer process, the application indicates it is available February 2, 2026; review begins March 2, 2026; the first-semester deadline is September 4, 2026; and second-semester applications are accepted November 2, 2026–January 8, 2027. (resources.finalsite.net) Required transfer records include birth certificate, immunizations, proof of Indiana residence, and (for grades 1–12) items such as discipline/attendance records, grades, and a Home Language Survey; processing may take up to 30 days and acceptance is based on criteria plus class size/building capacity, and the site/application do not describe a formal waitlist or explicit priority categories. (newpal.k12.in.us)
NCES ID 181071001760
- District
- Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 558 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.2
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24
- Indiana Federal Accountability · Indiana Department of Education · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25