How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Jay School Corporation | New Castle Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Portland, Indiana | New Castle, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 3,000 | 2,939 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Jay School Corporation | New Castle Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,336 | $14,783 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 53.8% | 56.6% |
| Local Revenue | 28.7% | 24.4% |
Jay School Corporation
Federal State Local
New Castle Community School Corp
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Jay School Corporation | New Castle Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.8% | 83.0% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 53.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Jay School Corporation | New Castle Community School Corp |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 423:1 | 269.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 24.9% |
School Types
Jay School Corporation
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
New Castle Community School Corp
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.