- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, WY
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Elementary 3-5, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560483000265
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560483000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 560483000265 · Newcastle, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 9.8:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle High School (236 students)
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 184 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newcastle High
Newcastle High School
236 students
- Newcastle Midd
Newcastle Middle School
189 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary K-2
163 students
- This school
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
157 students
What this shows Newcastle Elementary 3-5 reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcastle Elementary 3-5 compares
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 43% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$21,301
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weston County School District #1 reports $21,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcastle Elementary 3-5 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Elementary 3-5's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Newcastle
1 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Elementary 3-5
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has 157 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, WY. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is 9.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
15.5% of students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Elementary 3-5 rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weston County School District #1?
Besides Newcastle Elementary 3-5, Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle High School (236 students), Newcastle Middle School (189 students), and Newcastle Elementary K-2 (163 students). See the Weston County School District #1 district page for the complete list.