Enrollment
326
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Castle Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Castle Elementary School
New Castle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in New Castle, Kentucky, enrolling 326 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 326 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Henry County also operates Henry County High School (608 students) and Henry County Middle School (421 students) alongside New Castle Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Castle Elementary School compares
New Castle Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes New Castle Elementary School.
$12,808
Per student
-3%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Castle on the city page.
Is New Castle Elementary School a good school?
New Castle Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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