Enrollment
310
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newburgh, IN
Yankeetown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yankeetown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181239001988
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yankeetown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newburgh · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Yankeetown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yankeetown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newburgh, IN.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yankeetown Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yankeetown Elementary School
Yankeetown Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newburgh, Indiana, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.4:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 22% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #218, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sharon Elementary School (724 students): Yankeetown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 18.6:1).
Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students) and John H Castle Elementary School (965 students) alongside Yankeetown 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 Yankeetown Elementary School compares
Yankeetown 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 310 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 91.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Yankeetown Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrick County School Corp, which includes Yankeetown Elementary School.
$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 Yankeetown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yankeetown Elementary School'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 elementary schools in Newburgh
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~310 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yankeetown Elementary School
How many students attend Yankeetown Elementary School?
Yankeetown Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newburgh, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yankeetown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yankeetown Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yankeetown Elementary School?
32.8% of students at Yankeetown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yankeetown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yankeetown Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Newburgh, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yankeetown Elementary School?
Yankeetown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yankeetown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Yankeetown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Newburgh on the city page.
Is Yankeetown Elementary School a good school?
Yankeetown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. 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 Yankeetown Elementary School, 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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