- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newcastle, WA
Newcastle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530375002981
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Washington
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375002981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Newcastle Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 530375002981 · Newcastle, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 14.1:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Newcastle Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Newcastle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 451
Newcastle Elementary School
451 students
What this shows Newcastle Elementary School reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcastle Elementary School compares
Newcastle Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 78% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Washington average of 45.0%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Washington - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.0%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Newcastle Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newcastle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Elementary School
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?
Newcastle Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newcastle, WA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 School?
10.1% of students at Newcastle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Elementary School is Asian at 41.0% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Elementary School?
Newcastle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newcastle, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Newcastle Elementary School, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.