B+
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
1201 Riley Rd, New Castle, IN 47362 · (765) 521-7211 · Part of New Castle Community School Corporation
Students
246
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 10.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 42.6%
Location
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1201 Riley Rd, New Castle
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K11
Kindergarten43
Grade 147
Grade 241
Grade 334
Grade 427
Grade 543
Enrollment over time
274’20
256’21
235’22
253’23
246’24
Down 10.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 89%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 3%Asian 3%Black 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.