JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Whitcomb Riley Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Castle Community School Corp school district, located in New Castle, IN with about 253 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 16 teachers, James Whitcomb Riley Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

For more information, contact James Whitcomb Riley Elem School at (765) 521-7211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.