- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Castle, PA
New Castle Jhs
Federal NCES profile for New Castle Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421662007480
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Castle Jhs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Castle Jhs has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Jhs ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA.
School address
District: New Castle Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421662007480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
New Castle Jhs held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 421662007480 · New Castle, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 16.8:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: New Castle Shs (740 students)
New Castle Jhs held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Castle Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Castle Shs
New Castle Shs
740 students
- Harry W Lockle
Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center
736 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intrmd Sch
707 students
- This school
New Castle Jhs
689 students
What this shows New Castle Jhs reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Castle Jhs compares
New Castle Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 71% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$18,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 267 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Two or More 22.1%
African American 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, New Castle Jhs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Castle Area Sd reports $18,752 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Castle Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Shs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Intrmd Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Castle Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in New Castle
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Jhs
How many students attend New Castle Jhs?
New Castle Jhs has 689 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Castle, PA. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Jhs is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Castle Jhs?
99.6% of students at New Castle Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Castle Jhs?
The largest demographic group at New Castle Jhs is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in New Castle, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Castle Jhs?
New Castle Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Jhs rank among middle schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, New Castle Jhs ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in New Castle, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New Castle on the city page.
What other schools are in New Castle Area Sd?
Besides New Castle Jhs, New Castle Area Sd also operates New Castle Shs (740 students), Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center (736 students), and Washington Intrmd Sch (707 students). See the New Castle Area Sd district page for the complete list.