Newburgh Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(812) 853-8921
Newburgh Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Newburgh Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Newburgh Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Newburgh Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 665 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newburgh Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Newburgh Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
Overall Testing Rank | #203 out of 1762 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 83% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Warrick County School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newburgh Elementary School is Castle High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Castle South Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sharon Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newburgh Sharon Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 730 students10
1.5 miles
7300 Sharon Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3349 1.5 K-5 730 - Newburgh Castle South Middle School Math: 80% | Reading: 84%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 681 students10
2.6 miles
3711 Casey Rd
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 490-7930 2.6 6-8 681 - Newburgh Castle High School Math: 53% | Reading: 77%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,914 student10
2.9 miles
3344 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-3331 2.9 9-12 1,914 - Newburgh Warrick County Preschool Special Education School Grades: PK | 58 students
3.1 miles
3199 Sr 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 897-6578 3.1 PK 58 - Newburgh John H Castle Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 972 students10
3.2 miles
3077 Hwy 261
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-8878 3.2 K-5 972
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