New Prairie United School Corp, IN

Original Research by School Decision on New Prairie United School Corp

New Prairie United School Corp serves students from preschool through twelfth grade across a largely rural stretch of LaPorte County, Indiana. The district draws from a collection of small communities and unincorporated areas including New Carlisle, Rolling Prairie, Mill Creek, and parts of La Porte and North Liberty, with a sliver of South Bend touching the district boundary. It is a single unified district, not a charter or magnet system, and it operates five schools: one high school, one middle school, and three elementary buildings.

Academically, New Prairie performs solidly for its region. On Indiana’s ILEARN assessments in grades three through eight, the district’s overall proficiency across subjects lands in the top quartile among LaPorte County’s six school districts. That is a meaningful distinction in a county where performance varies widely. In math, a clear majority of students met proficiency. In English language arts, proficiency also sat above the midpoint for the county, though at a lower rate than math. Science results were comparable to math. Social studies, tested only in fifth grade, showed a smaller share of students reaching proficiency. Parents considering the district should note these relative strengths: New Prairie leads its local peers in overall academic results, but there is room for growth in reading and especially in social studies for that single grade.

The student body is predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic population and very small shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with disabilities, and English learners was not available in the provided records. That is a significant gap for families trying to understand the district’s level of economic diversity and the range of support services. A parent may want to ask the district directly about these populations and the programs in place.

Chronic absenteeism, a key indicator of engagement, sits above the midpoint among county districts, meaning it is neither the best nor the worst. This suggests that while most students attend regularly, a notable portion do not, and the district may face some attendance challenges.

On the resource side, per-pupil current spending is in the lower range compared to other LaPorte County districts. That may reflect the district’s rural character and a leaner cost structure, but it could also mean fewer enrichment or support staff relative to higher-spending neighbors. Housing values in the district’s catchment area are mixed. The weighted average home value is moderate, with the more affordable edge in the South Bend fringe and higher values in Rolling Prairie and Mill Creek. Rents, where reported, are relatively modest. Overall, the housing market is accessible compared to national benchmarks, and the area remains affordable for a family.

The district brief turned up no major recent changes such as referenda, curriculum overhauls, or bond issues that would be of lasting parent relevance. That may indicate stability, but it also means there is little publicly reported momentum to point to.

New Prairie United School Corp fits a family looking for a district that outpaces its immediate neighbors academically, set in a quiet rural and small-town landscape with moderate housing costs. The district is largely homogeneous, and the missing data on economic and special-population demographics means a family should seek those details from the school directly. For a family that values above-average local test performance and a straightforward, traditional school structure, this district is a strong option within LaPorte County.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,850

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 1%

White 86%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

39%

63%

Gr 4

42%

73%

Gr 5

40%

66%

Gr 6

35%

58%

Gr 7

32%

57%

Gr 8

47%

59%

Math

Gr 3

57%

79%

Gr 4

61%

79%

Gr 5

48%

72%

Gr 6

41%

69%

Gr 7

34%

61%

Gr 8

26%

50%

Science

Gr 4

47%

65%

Gr 6

38%

62%

Social studies

Gr 5

35%

48%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Prairie View Elementary School

New Prairie High School

New Prairie Middle School

Olive Township Elementary School

Rolling Prairie Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

58%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

53%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

54%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

43%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$283,049

Year-over-year change+4.4%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$137K to $309K

vs. state typical1.10x

vs. national typical0.77x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
46552	New Carlisle	$276K	+4.7%	38.0%
46371	Rolling Prairie	$308K	+3.3%	24.0%
46350	La Porte	$271K	+4.1%	22.9%
46554	North Liberty	$267K	+7.2%	7.4%
46365	Mill Creek	$309K	+4.5%	6.9%
46619	South Bend	$137K	+7.0%	0.8%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,073/mo

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,066 to $1,289/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
46350	La Porte	$1,066	—	22.9%
46619	South Bend	$1,289	—	0.8%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,428/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income15.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$355/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$256,584 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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