Excellent
#25 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Elementary School · School Town of Speedway · Speedway, IN
A School Town of Speedway elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1849 N Whitcomb, Speedway, IN 46224
- Math 64% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 60% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,783/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Speedway), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,731
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46224; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3Enrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
School Town of Speedway
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is listed in School Town of Speedway; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is a public elementary school in Speedway, IN, part of School Town of Speedway, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2
What grades does Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 serve?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 rank in IN?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks #25 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 a charter school?
No, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 a Title I school?
No, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
62.3% of students at Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 220
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (317) 241-0572
- Area population (ZIP 46224)
- 39,858
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46224; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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