NEW WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
New Washington Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greater Clark County Schools school district, located in New Washington, IN with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, New Washington Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Washington Elementary School is a public primary school located in the town of New Washington, Indiana. Situated at 224 Poplar Street, the school serves the local community as a foundational educational institution, focusing on the academic and social development of children in the area. It operates as part of the broader Greater Clark County Schools district, reflecting the district's commitment to providing structured learning environments and standard educational resources for its elementary-aged students.
The school serves as a central hub for families in the New Washington community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on grade-level curriculum and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and primary education. Its location in a smaller town setting often allows for a close-knit school environment where faculty and staff work to address the specific needs of their student population.
For more information, contact New Washington Elementary School at (812) 293-3331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Washington, IN 47162-0130
(812) 293-3331
NEW WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Washington, IN with about 307 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greater Clark County Schools
- Total Students:
- 307
- Teachers:
- 13.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 307 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.6%
- Two or more races
- 5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 53.7%
- Male
- 46.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.