Enrollment
965
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181239001981
John H Castle Elementary School — Newburgh, IN
Federal NCES profile for John H Castle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+29% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John H Castle Elementary School reports 965 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 17.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% below the Indiana average and 66% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 5.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Warrick County School Corp spends $11,907 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.1% from local sources (property taxes), 64.9% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John H Castle Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 965 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
— 29% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,907
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 965 Top 91% in Indiana — larger than 9% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 20.8:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 17.6% -64% vs state
NCES ID 181239001981
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.4%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes John H Castle Elementary School.
$11,907
Per student
-18%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 20.8:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.