Enrollment
758
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newburgh, IN
Castle North Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Castle North Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181239001978
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle North Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle North Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle North Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Castle North Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Castle North Middle School
Castle North Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Newburgh, Indiana, enrolling 758 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 758 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 243 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newburgh's middle schools, it stands alongside Castle South Middle School (641 students): Castle North Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students) and John H Castle Elementary School (965 students) alongside Castle North Middle School.
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 Castle North Middle School compares
Castle North Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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
White 77.6%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Castle North Middle School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes Castle North Middle School.
$11,200
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.9%
Federal 11.0%
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 Castle North Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle North Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Newburgh
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~758 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Castle North Middle School
How many students attend Castle North Middle School?
Castle North Middle School has 758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newburgh, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle North Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle North Middle School?
19.4% of students at Castle North Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle North Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Castle North Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle North Middle School?
Castle North Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Castle North Middle School rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle North Middle School ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newburgh on the city page.
Is Castle North Middle School a good school?
Castle North Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Castle North Middle School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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