Newcastle Elementary K-2 serves 166 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newcastle Elementary K-2's student population of 166 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
92%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2?
166 students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newcastle Elementary K-2 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcastle Elementary K-2 offer ?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Newcastle Elementary K-2 part of?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is part of Weston County School District #1.
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