How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James Whitcomb Riley Elem School | New Castle Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | New Castle, IN | New Castle, IN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 246 | 627 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 58.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James Whitcomb Riley Elem School | New Castle Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,583 | $16,583 |
| District | New Castle Community School Corp | New Castle Community School Corp |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James Whitcomb Riley Elem School | New Castle Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 83.6% |
| African American | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 6.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James Whitcomb Riley Elem School | New Castle Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 313.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.2% | 36.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 18 | 103 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.