Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2

242 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Arthur C. Newby Elementary School, located at 1849 N. Whitcomb in Speedway, Indiana, serves as a foundational academic institution within the School Town of Speedway district. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, reflecting the small-town charm and spirit of the surrounding Speedway area. It focuses on providing a balanced educational experience that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for its elementary-aged students.

In addition to its academic programs, Arthur C. Newby Elementary is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards within the Speedway school system, which is frequently lauded for its academic performance and stability. The school benefits from the active involvement of local families and maintains a supportive atmosphere designed to help young learners transition smoothly through their formative years. By prioritizing a safe and engaging classroom culture, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of middle school while encouraging a lifelong interest in learning.

242

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	34
Black	93
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
97 (40.1 %)
Black
93 (38.4 %)
Hispanic
34 (14.0 %)
Two or More
14 (5.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)

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:	School Town of Speedway
Phone:	(317)241-0572
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 49

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 29