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Blue River Valley Elementary School

4713 N Viking Trail
New Castle, IN 47362
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Blue River Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Blue River Valley Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
Cultivating Communities...Growing Expectations...Empowering Dreams
School Mascot
Vikings

School Rankings

Blue River Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue River Valley Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1154 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
39%
25-29%
41%
25-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Vikings
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue River Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Blue River Valley Elementary School is ranked #1154 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Blue River Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Blue River Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shenandoah Elementary School, James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Blue River Valley Elementary School?
317 students attend Blue River Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Blue River Valley Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue River Valley Elementary School?
Blue River Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Blue River Valley Elementary School offer ?
Blue River Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue River Valley Elementary School part of?
Blue River Valley Elementary School is part of Blue River Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 317 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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