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James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

New Castle, Indiana · Grades PreK to 6 · New Castle Community School Corp

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About James Whitcomb Riley Elem School

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is a public school in New Castle, Indiana, serving pre-K through grade 6. Enrollment was 246 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in New Castle. There are about 14.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (17 teachers in all). It is one of 9 schools in New Castle Community School Corp. Within 5 miles there are 11 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Henry County.

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School facts

Address	1201 Riley Rd, New Castle, IN 47362
Phone	(765) 521-7211
School district	New Castle Community School Corp
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	246
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	17
Students per teacher	14.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, Henry County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 180744001286). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Whitcomb Riley Elem School serve?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elem School?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School reported 246 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley Elem School?

About 14.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 246 students and 17 teachers in federal data.

Is James Whitcomb Riley Elem School a public or charter school?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Whitcomb Riley Elem School in?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is part of New Castle Community School Corp. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/in/new-castle-community-school-corp/

Where is James Whitcomb Riley Elem School located?

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is at 1201 Riley Rd, New Castle, IN 47362. The phone number is (765) 521-7211.

How many other schools are near James Whitcomb Riley Elem School?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of James Whitcomb Riley Elem School in our directory.