Enrollment
965
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John H Castle Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at John H Castle Elementary School
John H Castle Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Newburgh, Indiana, enrolling 965 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 26% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 965 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 143 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #81.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newburgh's public schools, it stands alongside Warrick County Preschool (103 students): John H Castle Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 17.2:1).
Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students) and Boonville High School (892 students) alongside John H Castle Elementary 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 John H Castle Elementary School compares
John H Castle Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,200
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes John H Castle Elementary 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 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
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~965 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is John H Castle Elementary School a good school?
John H Castle Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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