- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Knightstown, IN
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180744002750
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Knightstown · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, IN.
School address
District: New Castle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180744002750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+44.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 180744002750 · Knightstown, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 12:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle High School (828 students)
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+44.2%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 3.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Hig
New Castle High School
828 students
- New Castle Mid
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
- This school 84
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
84 students
What this shows New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy compares
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student demographics
White 64.3%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
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 Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Castle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar high schools in Knightstown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy
How many students attend New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knightstown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is 12:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% 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 Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
36.5% of students at New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Knightstown, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy?
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy rank among public schools in Knightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?
Besides New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy, New Castle Community School Corp also operates New Castle High School (828 students), New Castle Middle School (627 students), and Wilbur Wright Elementary School (305 students). See the New Castle Community School Corp district page for the complete list.