New Washington Elementary School

224 N Poplar St #9112
New Washington, IN 47162

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

319

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Washington Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	284
Hispanic	19
Black	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
284 (89.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.0 %)
Two or More
13 (4.1 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Greater Clark County Schools
Phone:	(812)293-3331
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 20

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57