Enrollment
451
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newcastle, Washington, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.1% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Washington average.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and White (26%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Newcastle's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hazelwood Elementary School (478 students): Newcastle Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 14.9:1).
Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students) and Skyline High School (2,244 students) alongside Newcastle Elementary School.
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 School compares
Newcastle Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,527
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Issaquah School District, which includes Newcastle Elementary School.
$16,527
Per student
-15%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 55.4%
Federal 7.2%
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 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
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newcastle on the city page.
Is Newcastle Elementary School a good school?
Newcastle Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Washington 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 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.
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