Elementary Schools in New Castle Community School Corp

The New Castle Community School Corp district in Indiana is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Westwood Elementary School and James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.

Westwood Elementary and James Whitcomb Riley Elementary consistently outperform the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with over 47% of students proficient or better in ELA and over 58% in Math. These schools also have the lowest chronic absenteeism rates, at 11.3% and 10.6% respectively. In contrast, Eastwood Elementary and Parker Elementary struggle the most, with significantly lower proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Eastwood and Parker, tend to have lower academic proficiency. This highlights the importance of addressing the needs of students from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure equitable educational opportunities across the New Castle Community School Corp district.