James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
Regular School · New Castle, IN
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is a regular school school in New Castle, Indiana, serving grades PK–06 with 246 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 4% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7 | 3% |
| Asian | 7 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 246 | 136M / 110F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55-59% | 37.0% | 149 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-44% | 42.2% | 149 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-44% | — | 71 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 246 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1201 Riley Rd
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765)521-7211
Other Schools in District
- Eastwood Elementary School Elementary
- Parker Elementary School Elementary
- Westwood Elementary School Elementary
- Wilbur Wright Elementary School Elementary
- New Castle High School High
- New Castle Schools at the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy High
- New Castle Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 47362) → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Indiana teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
180744001286
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD