Eastwood Elementary School

274 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Eastwood Elementary School, located in New Castle, Indiana, is a public primary school serving students in the New Castle Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development, literacy, and social-emotional growth. As a community-focused institution, it strives to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares young students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Eastwood Elementary is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture where student achievement and character development are prioritized. The school works closely with families and the local New Castle community to ensure that resources and support systems are in place to help every child succeed. By maintaining a student-centered approach, Eastwood aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning in its student body.

274

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	20
Black	7
Two or More	18

White
229 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (7.3 %)
Two or More
18 (6.6 %)
Black
7 (2.6 %)

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:	New Castle Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)521-7205
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	274
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 38