Enrollment
164
California · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 062712004093
Newcastle Elementary — Newcastle, CA
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 12
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newcastle Elementary · California
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 21.6:1 California avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newcastle Elementary reports 164 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the California state mean of 21.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 19.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% below the California average and 63% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 164 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newcastle Elementary spends $16,290 per pupil district-wide, below the California average of $18,039 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.8% from local sources (property taxes), 70.3% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newcastle Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against California state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.2% | ▼ 65% | 55.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
19.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 9% in California — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,290
per pupil, district-wide
— below California avg of $18,039
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.
Overview
Enrollment 164 Top 15% in California — larger than 85% of 10,006 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 19.2% -65% vs state
NCES ID 062712004093
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 164:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.4%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newcastle Elementary, which includes Newcastle Elementary.
$16,290
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $18,039
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 70.3%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Elementary
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary?
Newcastle Elementary has 164 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Newcastle, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 30% lower than the California average of 21.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newcastle, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Elementary?
Newcastle Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.