INPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|New Castle, Indiana|New Castle Community School Corp

New Castle, IN 47362

School Profile

Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
253
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Town
Econ. Disadvantaged
46.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
55-59%
Chronic Absenteeism
6.1%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Near average in IN

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,783
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 19%State 60%Local 21%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$183,740
+3.0% YoY
New Castle, IN metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

246
Current enrollment
Declining(-11% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

Enrollment at James Whitcomb Riley Elem School stands at 253 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.

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