James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

Elementary No virtual instruction New Castle, IN Grades PK–06 Town: Distant New Castle, IN SchoolScore™ C (65)
  • 246 Students
  • 17.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (765)521-7211 Phone
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James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
New Castle, IN 47362
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (65)
246
Students
17.0
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(765)521-7211
Phone

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is a public Elementary school located in New Castle, INDIANA, operated by the New Castle Community School Corp school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 246 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
246.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
49.6%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 3% better
School Details
School Name
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
NCESSCH ID
180744001286
State School ID
IN-3445-2849
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1201 Riley Rd
City
New Castle
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
47362
County
Henry County
Metro Area
New Castle, IN
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1806
State Leg. Upper
18027
State Leg. Lower
18054
Latitude
39.9017
Longitude
-85.372
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
246
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.0
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 122 49.6%
Not Applicable 95 38.6%
District Info
District Name
New Castle Community School Corp
LEAID
1807440
State LEA ID
IN-3445
Phone
(765)521-7201
Website
http://www.nccsc.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
New Castle
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$48,901K
Federal Revenue
$9,073K
State Revenue
$29,363K
Local Revenue
$10,465K
Total Expenditure
$49,451K
Instruction Exp.
$25,206K
Support Services
$16,111K
Other Current Exp.
$2,130K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

1
New Castle Area Vocational Sch
New Castle · High
0.8 mi
2
New Castle High School
New Castle · High
0.8 mi
3
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Middle
0.9 mi
4
Parker Elementary School
New Castle · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Eastwood Elementary School
New Castle · Elementary
1.7 mi
6
Westwood Elementary School
New Castle · Elementary
2.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Whitcomb Riley Elem School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elem School?
246 students are enrolled at James Whitcomb Riley Elem School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Whitcomb Riley Elem School have?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School has 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elem School serve?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School serves grades PK through 06.
Is James Whitcomb Riley Elem School a charter school?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Whitcomb Riley Elem School located in?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is located in the New Castle, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does James Whitcomb Riley Elem School belong to?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is part of the New Castle Community School Corp school district.
How much does New Castle Community School Corp spend per student?
The New Castle Community School Corp district spends approximately $201,020,325 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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