Serving 965 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John H Castle Elementary School's student population of 965 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
965 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
John H Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H Castle Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#112 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #112 out of 1,743 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend John H Castle Elementary School?
965 students attend John H Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John H Castle Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% 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 19:1, 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 Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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