- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, CA
Newcastle Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062712004093
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- small classes for California
- 19.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Newcastle, CA.
School address
District: Newcastle Elementary · California
NCES ID 062712004093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Newcastle Elementary grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
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
+14 students YoY 062712004093 · Newcastle, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 16.4:1 · 19.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle Charter (333 students)
Newcastle Elementary grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Newcastle Elementary compares
Newcastle Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in California - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Newcastle Elementary is less mixed than 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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Elementary'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 (~164 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Elementary
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary?
Newcastle Elementary has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, CA. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 24% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 4% higher 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?
19.2% of students at Newcastle Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Elementary is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Newcastle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Elementary?
Newcastle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary ranks #1 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 Elementary, Newcastle Elementary also operates Newcastle Charter (333 students). See the Newcastle Elementary district page for the complete list.