Enrollment
84
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180744002750
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy — Knightstown, IN
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 70/100.
👥 Class size 70
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: New Castle Community 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)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy reports 84 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 54% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the Indiana average and 30% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Castle Community School Corp spends $16,583 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 56.6% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 54% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 2% | — | — |
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
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
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 54% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,583
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 84 Top 2% in Indiana — larger than 98% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.5% -26% vs state
NCES ID 180744002750
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Castle Community School Corp, which includes New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy.
$16,583
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.6%
Federal 19.0%
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
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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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.
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 7.4:1, which is 54% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Knightstown, IN.
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 70/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.