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#908 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 50% in state
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Blue River Valley Schools · New Castle, IN
An elementary school in New Castle, IN where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4713 N Viking Trail, New Castle, IN 47362
- Math 49% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blue River Valley Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated815/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$56,564
Median home value
$131,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Wright Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blue River Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,567NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is listed in Blue River Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in New Castle, IN, part of Blue River Valley Schools, serving approximately 317 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #908 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
What grades does Blue River Valley Elementary Sch serve?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blue River Valley Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch ranks #908 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Blue River Valley Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue River Valley Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue River Valley Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
54.9% of students at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (765) 836-4851
- Area population (ZIP 47362)
- 29,442
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 47362; 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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