- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, IN
New Castle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Castle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180744001288
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in New Castle, IN.
School address
District: New Castle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180744001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
New Castle Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 180744001288 · New Castle, IN Middle · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 10.3:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle High School (828 students)
New Castle Middle School held near 633 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 61.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Castle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Hig
New Castle High School
828 students
- This school
New Castle Middle School
627 students
- Wilbur Wright 305
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
305 students
- Parker Element 278
Parker Elementary School
278 students
- Eastwood Eleme 257
Eastwood Elementary School
257 students
- Westwood Eleme 256
Westwood Elementary School
256 students
What this shows New Castle Middle School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle Middle School compares
New Castle 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,783
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, New Castle Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Castle Community School Corp reports $14,783 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Castle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Middle School
How many students attend New Castle Middle School?
New Castle Middle School has 627 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 633 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Castle Middle School?
58.1% of students at New Castle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Castle Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in New Castle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Castle Middle School?
New Castle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 New Castle Middle School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in New Castle, 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 New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?
Besides New Castle Middle School, New Castle Community School Corp also operates New Castle High School (828 students), Wilbur Wright Elementary School (305 students), and Parker Elementary School (278 students). See the New Castle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.