The top reported proficiency rate is 81% in Math. The lowest is 59% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Newburgh Elementary School
Newburgh Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a regular public school in the Warrick County School Corporation. It is one of four elementary schools that feed into the district’s middle and high schools, which are located on separate campuses outside the historic downtown core of Newburgh. The school sits in a small, predominantly residential town along the Ohio River that functions as a bedroom community for the Evansville metropolitan area. Many residents commute to jobs in Evansville and surrounding industries, and the town’s compact historic district supports a walkable street life with specialty shops, restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Housing values in the area run notably above the state average, and rents have been rising at a strong pace, reflecting the desirability of this riverfront suburb.
On state assessments, Newburgh Elementary posts performance that stands out in several subjects. A strong majority of students scored at or above proficiency in math and in social studies, results that are well above what many schools at this grade band achieve. In English language arts, roughly two-thirds of students met that bar, a solid showing. Science proficiency, while still above half, is the softest area, and a parent may want to ask the school how science instruction is supported, especially since only a single grade level takes that test. Overall, the testing pattern suggests a school where foundational skills in math and reading are taught effectively, with room to strengthen science outcomes.
The student body is relatively large for an elementary school and is demographically homogenous. An overwhelming majority of students are white, with small shares of students who are Asian, Hispanic, or from other racial backgrounds. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals is very low, well under one in ten, which places the school in a high-wealth context. Data on students receiving special education services or English learner support was not available in the provided records, so a parent interested in those programs would want to ask the school directly.
Because the school only serves grades K through five, there is no graduation rate to report, and the available data does not include information on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or course access. The comparison set for positioning the school among its county’s districts was too small to yield meaningful rankings, so the picture here is built from the school’s own results and the character of the community it serves. The district itself did not have publicly reported recent changes such as referendums or curriculum shifts that would affect a parent’s decision.
Newburgh Elementary sits in a town that values its historic character and has consciously chosen to focus on infill development rather than outward expansion. The area’s civic anchors include a public library system with two branches, a riverfront trail, and a range of seasonal events that draw families downtown. For a parent looking at this school, the academic picture is positive in most tested subjects, the peer environment is one of very low economic diversity, and the housing market is expensive relative to the state. Families who want a school with a strong record in math and literacy, who are comfortable with a largely uniform socioeconomic setting, and who can afford the area’s housing costs will find Newburgh Elementary a straightforward fit. Those who prioritize science programming or who are looking for a more economically diverse student body may want to explore further.
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