Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Motto
Building Better Futures
School Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley 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 James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#123 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School's ranking?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School often compared to?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tri Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
246 students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offer ?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School part of?
James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School is part of New Castle Community School Corp School District.
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