At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
310
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
14.1:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 340
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in New Castle. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Blue River Valley Schools. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.1:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.1%
- Hispanic5.4%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Blue River Valley Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Wright Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–06 | 305 | 4.5 mi |
| Eastwood Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–06 | 257 | 5.5 mi |
| Parker Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–05 | 278 | 6.3 mi |
| James Whitcomb Riley Elem School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–06 | 246 | 7.2 mi |
| Westwood Elementary School Elementary · New Castle Community School Corp | PK–05 | 256 | 7.4 mi |
| Cowan Elementary School Elementary · Cowan Community School Corp | KG–06 | 409 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
What grades does Blue River Valley Elementary Sch serve?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Blue River Valley Schools.
How many students attend Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 340 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.1:1, based on 331 students and 23.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Blue River Valley Elementary Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Blue River Valley Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Blue River Valley Elementary Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Blue River Valley Elementary Sch in?
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch is part of Blue River Valley Schools, based in New Castle, IN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Blue River Valley Elementary Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wilbur Wright Elementary School (4.5 mi), Eastwood Elementary School (5.5 mi), Parker Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.