- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Castle North Middle School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 181239001978 · Newburgh, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 18.9:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
Castle North Middle School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.0 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Castle North Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- John H Castle
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- This school 758
Castle North Middle School
758 students
- Sharon Element 724
Sharon Elementary School
724 students
- Boonville Midd 682
Boonville Middle School
682 students
What this shows Castle North Middle School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle North Middle School compares
Castle North Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,885
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
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.
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
District finance for Warrick County School Corp reports $11,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~758 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.