Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue River Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue River Valley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Castle, IN, encompassing approximately 62.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue River Valley Elementary School's student population of 331 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Motto
Cultivating Communities...Growing Expectations...Empowering Dreams
School Rankings
Blue River Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue River Valley Elementary School is 0.20, which is less 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
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Vikings
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Blue River Valley Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blue River Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Blue River Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School, Shenandoah Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Blue River Valley Elementary School?
331 students attend Blue River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Blue River Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue River Valley Elementary School?
Blue River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue River Valley Elementary School offer ?
Blue River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue River Valley Elementary School part of?
Blue River Valley Elementary School is part of Blue River Valley Schools.
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