- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, CA
Newcastle Charter
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062712011001Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Charter earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.3:1
- large classes for California
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Charter has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Charter ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Newcastle, CA.
School address
District: Newcastle Elementary · California
NCES ID 062712011001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Newcastle Charter grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 062712011001 · Newcastle, CA Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
333 enr · 33.3:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle Elementary (164 students)
Newcastle Charter grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Newcastle Charter compares
Newcastle Charter is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
333
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$16,654
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Newcastle Charter is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newcastle Elementary reports $16,654 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcastle Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Newcastle
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~333 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Charter
How many students attend Newcastle Charter?
Newcastle Charter has 333 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, CA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Charter is 33.3:1, which is 55% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcastle Charter?
22.1% of students at Newcastle Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Charter?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Charter is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Newcastle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Charter?
Newcastle Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Newcastle Charter rank among elementary schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Charter ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Newcastle, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newcastle Elementary?
Besides Newcastle Charter, Newcastle Elementary also operates Newcastle Elementary (164 students). See the Newcastle Elementary district page for the complete list.