John H Castle Elementary School

998 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.

998

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John H Castle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	777
Hispanic	48
Black	23
Asian	100
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
777 (77.9 %)
Asian
100 (10.0 %)
Two or More
49 (4.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (4.8 %)
Black
23 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	998
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
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 169

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 174

Grade 3 155

Grade 4 155

Grade 5 165