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Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2

1849 N Whitcomb
Indianapolis, IN 46224
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5% in IN
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's student population of 220 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#83 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
38%
60-64%
41%
50-54%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
37%
13%
White
44%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2's ranking?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is ranked #83 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 often compared to?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2is often viewed alongside schools like James A Allison Elementary Sch 3, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
220 students attend Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 students are White, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 offer ?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 part of?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is part of School Town Of Speedway School District.
In what neighborhood is Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 located?
Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 is located in the Speedway neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Speedway.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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