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James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is a public primary school in New Castle, IN, serving grades PK–6, rated B, with 246 students and a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 89% in Reading and 43% in English Language Arts.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
246
Students per teacher
14.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Reading89%
English Language Arts43%

Student body

White89%
Two or more races4%
Hispanic3%
Asian3%
Black1%
Male / female
55% / 45%
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-11.2%
Prior-year enrollment
277

School details

Address
1201 Riley Rd, New Castle, IN 47362
Phone
(765) 521-7211
Website
nccsc.k12.in.us
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
180744001286
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School district

New Castle Community School Corporation

District rating
B-
Schools
9
Students
2,881
Spending per student
$13,373
Teachers (FTE)
253
Grades
PK–12
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About James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School

How is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School rated?

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. New Castle Community School Corporation is rated B- overall.

How do students at James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 89% in Reading and 43% in English Language Arts.

What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serve?

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School serves grades PK–6 as a primary school.

How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?

246 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, down from 277 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

Which school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School in?

James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is part of New Castle Community School Corporation, which reports 9 schools, 2,881 students and $13,373 of spending per student.