Serving 223 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's student population of 223 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
In Pursuit of Excellence
School Rankings
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Sparkplugs
Source: 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 #68 out of 1,743 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 School 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
223 students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 students are Black, 34% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 located?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Speedway.
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