Wilbur Wright Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Castle, Indiana 47362 · New Castle Community School Corp
#694 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#28357 of 50,301 nationally
About Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is a public elementary located in New Castle, in the New Castle Community School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 305 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 694th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is students per teacher (68th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 305.
There are 9 schools in New Castle; Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks 5th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)72.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wilbur Wright Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Wilbur Wright Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eastwood Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
257 students · 1.7 km away
Parker Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 2.8 km away
New Castle High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students · 3.3 km away
New Castle Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students · 3.3 km away
James Whitcomb Riley Elem School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
246 students · 4.3 km away
Westwood Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–6
256 students · 5.2 km away
Blue River Valley Elementary Sch
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
331 students · 7.3 km away
Blue River Valley Jr-Sr High Sch
New Castle · Public high · Grades 7–12
289 students · 7.5 km away
Tri Elementary School
Straughn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students · 12 km away
Tri Junior-Senior High School
Straughn · Public high · Grades 6–12
458 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–2
305 students
Sycamore Elementary School
Kokomo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Coquillard Elementary School
South Bend · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Eastbrook North Elementary
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Deming Early Learning Center
Terre Haute · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
306 students
O R Baker Elementary School
Winchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
303 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wilbur Wright Elementary School a good school?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 45.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #694 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wilbur Wright Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School ranks #694 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #28357 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School had 305 students in 2025.
Is Wilbur Wright Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Wilbur Wright Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wilbur Wright Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wilbur Wright Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.