Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's student population of 242 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1755 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
40%
13%
White
37%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's ranking?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is ranked #44 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 often compared to?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2is often viewed alongside schools like James A Allison Elementary Sch 3, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
242 students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 students are Black, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 offer ?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 part of?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
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