- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Castle, KY
New Castle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Castle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210276000592
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY.
School address
District: Henry County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210276000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
New Castle Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210276000592 · New Castle, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry County High School (608 students)
New Castle Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
New Castle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry County H
Henry County High School
608 students
- Henry County M
Henry County Middle School
421 students
- Campbellsburg
Campbellsburg Elementary School
331 students
- This school
New Castle Elementary School
326 students
- Eastern Elemen 189
Eastern Elementary School
189 students
- Henry County E 109
Henry County Early Childhood
109 students
What this shows New Castle Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle Elementary School compares
New Castle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 57% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, New Castle Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henry County reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Castle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Campbellsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry County Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Elementary School
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Castle, KY. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Castle Elementary School?
54.7% of students at New Castle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Castle Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in New Castle, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Castle Elementary School rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Castle, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Henry County?
Besides New Castle Elementary School, Henry County also operates Henry County High School (608 students), Henry County Middle School (421 students), and Campbellsburg Elementary School (331 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.