Enrollment
227
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483270011372
Newcastle School — Newcastle, TX
Federal NCES profile for Newcastle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newcastle Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newcastle School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newcastle School reports 227 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 63.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% above the Texas average and 22% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 227 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newcastle Isd spends $18,476 per pupil district-wide, above the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.0% from local sources (property taxes), 54.7% from the state, and 18.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newcastle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 2% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,476
per pupil, district-wide
— above Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 227 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 227 Top 18% in Texas — larger than 82% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 63.2% +2% vs state
NCES ID 483270011372
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 227:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.6%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newcastle Isd, which includes Newcastle School.
$18,476
Per student
+8%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 18.4%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newcastle School
How many students attend Newcastle School?
Newcastle School has 227 students enrolled. It is a other school in NEWCASTLE, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle School is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newcastle School?
63.2% of students at Newcastle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newcastle School?
The largest demographic group at Newcastle School is White at 81.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in NEWCASTLE, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newcastle School?
Newcastle School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.