Enrollment
189
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newcastle Middle School
Newcastle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newcastle, Wyoming, enrolling 189 students.
At 11.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 189 students, its enrollment sits close to the Wyoming median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Discipline events run high: 48 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 189 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Weston County School District #1 also operates Newcastle High School (236 students) and Newcastle Elementary K-2 (163 students) alongside Newcastle Middle 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 Middle School compares
Newcastle Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weston County School District #1, which includes Newcastle Middle School.
$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 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
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~189 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newcastle on the city page.
Is Newcastle Middle School a good school?
Newcastle Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 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.
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