Enrollment
103
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, IN
Warrick County Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Warrick County Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181239002512
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warrick County Preschool earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warrick County Preschool has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warrick County Preschool ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239002512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warrick County Preschool compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warrick County Preschool
Warrick County Preschool is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Newburgh, Indiana, enrolling 103 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 103 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Newburgh's public schools, it stands alongside John H Castle Elementary School (965 students): Warrick County Preschool is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 20.1:1).
Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students) and John H Castle Elementary School (965 students) alongside Warrick County Preschool.
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 Warrick County Preschool compares
Warrick County Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,200
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 77.7%
Two or More 11.7%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Warrick County Preschool is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes Warrick County Preschool.
$11,200
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Warrick County Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warrick County Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Newburgh
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 (~103 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Warrick County Preschool
How many students attend Warrick County Preschool?
Warrick County Preschool has 103 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Newburgh, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrick County Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Warrick County Preschool is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warrick County Preschool?
5.0% of students at Warrick County Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warrick County Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Warrick County Preschool is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warrick County Preschool?
Warrick County Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warrick County Preschool rank among public schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Warrick County Preschool ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Newburgh, 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 Newburgh on the city page.
Is Warrick County Preschool a good school?
Warrick County Preschool earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Warrick County Preschool, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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