- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, IN
John H Castle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John H Castle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181239001981
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John H Castle Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John H Castle Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John H Castle Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
John H Castle Elementary School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 181239001981 · Newburgh, IN Other · MID · TRAD
965 enr · 20.1:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
John H Castle Elementary School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John H Castle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- This school
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- Castle North M 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 John H Castle Elementary School reports 965 students on the CCD universe file.
How John H Castle Elementary School compares
John H Castle Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
965
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, John H Castle Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 John H Castle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boonville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John H Castle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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 other schools in Newburgh
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~965 students)
Frequently asked questions about John H Castle Elementary School
How many students attend John H Castle Elementary School?
John H Castle Elementary School has 965 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, IN. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John H Castle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John H Castle Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John H Castle Elementary School?
17.6% of students at John H Castle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John H Castle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John H Castle Elementary School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John H Castle Elementary School?
John H Castle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John H Castle Elementary School rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, John H Castle Elementary School ranks #4 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 John H Castle Elementary School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), Boonville High School (892 students), and Castle North Middle School (758 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.