- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 181092001780 · Speedway, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.9:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Speedway Senior High School (602 students)
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Speedway Senio
Speedway Senior High School
602 students
- Frank H Wheele
Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4
311 students
- Speedway Junio
Speedway Junior High School
264 students
- James a Alliso
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
249 students
- This school 223
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
223 students
- Carl G Fisher 127
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
127 students
What this shows Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 compares
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,650
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for School Town of Speedway reports $14,650 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.