Enrollment
264
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, IN
Newby Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newby Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180714001209
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newby Memorial Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newby Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newby Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, IN.
School address
District: Mooresville Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180714001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newby Memorial Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newby Memorial Elementary School
Newby Memorial Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mooresville, Indiana, enrolling 264 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 288 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Mooresville's public schools, it stands alongside Neil Armstrong Elementary School (543 students): Newby Memorial Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 19.4:1).
Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students) and Paul Hadley Middle School (668 students) alongside Newby Memorial 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 Newby Memorial Elementary School compares
Newby Memorial 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$10,953
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
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 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 89.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Newby Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Con School Corp, which includes Newby Memorial Elementary School.
$10,953
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 64.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 Newby Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Hadley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Madison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waverly Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newby Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Mooresville
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 (~264 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newby Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Newby Memorial Elementary School?
Newby Memorial Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newby Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newby Memorial Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Newby Memorial Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Newby Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newby Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newby Memorial Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Mooresville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newby Memorial Elementary School?
Newby Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Newby Memorial Elementary School rank among public schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Newby Memorial Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mooresville, 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 Mooresville on the city page.
Is Newby Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Newby Memorial Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Mooresville Con School Corp?
Besides Newby Memorial Elementary School, Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students), Paul Hadley Middle School (668 students), and North Madison Elementary School (665 students). See the Mooresville Con School Corp district page for the complete list.
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