- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Newcastle Elementary K-2 shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 560483000015 · Newcastle, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 9.6:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle High School (236 students)
Newcastle Elementary K-2 shrank from 170 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Newcastle Elementary K-2 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
- This school
Newcastle Elementary K-2
163 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
157 students
What this shows Newcastle Elementary K-2 reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcastle Elementary K-2 compares
Newcastle Elementary K-2 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~163 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.