- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newcastle, WY
Newcastle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560483000264
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newcastle Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Newcastle · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newcastle Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Newcastle, WY.
School address
District: Weston County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560483000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Newcastle Middle School grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 560483000264 · Newcastle, WY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 11.1:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Newcastle High School (236 students)
Newcastle Middle School grew from 178 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Newcastle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newcastle High
Newcastle High School
236 students
- This school
Newcastle Middle School
189 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary K-2
163 students
- Newcastle Elem
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
157 students
What this shows Newcastle Middle School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newcastle Middle School compares
Newcastle Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 24% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Newcastle Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newcastle Elementary 3-5 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newcastle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newcastle Middle School
How many students attend Newcastle Middle School?
Newcastle Middle School has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newcastle, WY. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 29% 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 Middle School?
20.8% of students at Newcastle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Newcastle, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle Middle School?
Newcastle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Newcastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Newcastle Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle High School (236 students), Newcastle Elementary K-2 (163 students), and Newcastle Elementary 3-5 (157 students). See the Weston County School District #1 district page for the complete list.