- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, IN
Westwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180744001291
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westwood Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Westwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 schools in New Castle, IN.
School address
District: New Castle Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180744001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Westwood Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180744001291 · New Castle, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 15.1:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle High School (828 students)
Westwood Elementary School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Westwood Elementary School 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 256
Westwood Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Westwood Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westwood Elementary School compares
Westwood Elementary 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Westwood Elementary 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 Westwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Castle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westwood Elementary School'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 other schools in New Castle
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Standard public school
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
Standard public school
289 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Parker Elementary School
Standard public school
278 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Eastwood Elementary School
Standard public school
257 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
Standard public school
246 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westwood Elementary School
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Westwood Elementary School?
34.2% of students at Westwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westwood Elementary School is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in New Castle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Westwood Elementary School rank among schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Westwood Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 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 schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Community School Corp?
Besides Westwood Elementary School, 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.