- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, IN
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Blue River Valley Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180066000140
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 7 schools in New Castle, IN.
School address
District: Blue River Valley Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180066000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 180066000140 · New Castle, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch (289 students)
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Blue River Valley Elementary Sch compares
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,567
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue River Valley Schools reports $12,567 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue River Valley Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue River Valley Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in New Castle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
Standard public school
289 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
278 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
Standard public school
257 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary School
Standard public school
256 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
Standard public school
246 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
How many students attend Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is 15:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
54.3% of students at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in New Castle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Blue River Valley Elementary Sch rank among schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 7 schools in New Castle, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue River Valley Schools?
Besides Blue River Valley Elementary Sch, Blue River Valley Schools also operates Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch (289 students). See the Blue River Valley Schools district page for the complete list.