Wilbur Wright Elementary School

1950 Washington St
New Castle, IN 47362
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wilbur Wright 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wilbur Wright Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

Wilbur Wright 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 Wilbur Wright Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#911 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

45-49%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

33%
41%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
8%
15%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
1%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
81%
62%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
10%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
19%
0.33

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

(22-23)
30.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wilbur Wright Elementary School's ranking?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is ranked #911 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Wilbur Wright Elementary School often compared to?
Wilbur Wright Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
305 students attend Wilbur Wright Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wilbur Wright Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wilbur Wright Elementary School offer ?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilbur Wright Elementary School part of?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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