John H Castle Elementary School

965 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John H. Castle Elementary School, located in Newburgh, Indiana, is part of the Warrick County School Corporation. Serving students in the suburban community of Newburgh, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It focuses on developing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to participate in extracurricular activities that promote social and emotional growth.

The school is well-regarded for its strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. With a focus on preparing students for future success in middle and high school, John H. Castle emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates character education with traditional academic standards. Its location along Highway 261 makes it a central hub for many families in the area, contributing to the school’s reputation as a cornerstone of the local Newburgh educational landscape.

965

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H Castle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	731
Hispanic	51
Black	24
Asian	100
Two or More	55
American Indian	4

White
731 (75.8%)
Asian
100 (10.4%)
Two or More
55 (5.7%)
Hispanic
51 (5.3%)
Black
24 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Warrick County School Corp
Phone:	(812)853-8878
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	965
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 142

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 163

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 165