Enrollment
163
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, WY
Newcastle Elementary K-2
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Elementary K-2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560483000015
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Elementary K-2 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Elementary K-2 has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary K-2 ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560483000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle Elementary K-2 compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcastle Elementary K-2
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is a mid-sized elementary school in Newcastle, Wyoming, enrolling 163 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.9% lands close to the Wyoming typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 163 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 70 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 163 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newcastle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Newcastle Elementary 3-5 (157 students): Newcastle Elementary K-2 is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 9.8:1).
Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle High School (236 students) and Newcastle Middle School (189 students) alongside Newcastle Elementary K-2.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newcastle Elementary K-2 compares
Newcastle Elementary K-2 on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 5% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Newcastle Elementary K-2 is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston County School District #1, which includes Newcastle Elementary K-2.
$19,122
Per student
-14%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 16.7%
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.
How Newcastle Elementary K-2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary 3-5 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Elementary K-2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Newcastle
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~163 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Elementary K-2
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary K-2?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 9.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 39% 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 K-2?
25.9% of students at Newcastle Elementary K-2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Elementary K-2?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Elementary K-2 is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newcastle Elementary K-2 rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary K-2 ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Newcastle on the city page.
Is Newcastle Elementary K-2 a good school?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Weston County School District #1?
Besides Newcastle Elementary K-2, Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle High School (236 students), Newcastle Middle School (189 students), and Newcastle Elementary 3-5 (157 students). See the Weston County School District #1 district page for the complete list.
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