Enrollment
223
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Speedway, IN
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Federal NCES profile for Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181092001780
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is a higher-need, small elementary school in Speedway, Indiana, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 191 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Speedway's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students): Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.1:1).
School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students) and Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students) alongside Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 compares
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 43.5%
White 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Speedway, which includes Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2.
$13,743
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Speedway Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Speedway
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
How many students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Speedway, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
57.9% of students at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
The largest demographic group at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is African American at 43.5% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 rank among elementary schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Speedway on the city page.
Is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 a good school?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School Town of Speedway?
Besides Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2, School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students), Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students), and Speedway Junior High School (264 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.
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