John H Castle Elementary School

3077 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 974 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John H Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 73% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10% in IN
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John H Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

John H Castle Elementary School's student population of 974 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
974 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

John H Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H Castle Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#110 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
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73%
36%
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60%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
79%
65%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John H Castle Elementary School's ranking?
John H Castle Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are John H Castle Elementary School often compared to?
John H Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newburgh Elementary School, Sharon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend John H Castle Elementary School?
974 students attend John H Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of John H Castle Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H Castle Elementary School?
John H Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does John H Castle Elementary School offer ?
John H Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John H Castle Elementary School part of?
John H Castle Elementary School is part of Warrick County School Corp School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 73% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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