Total enrollment
2,872
-252 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in New Castle Area SD
Pennsylvania · 2,872 students · 1 city
New Castle Area SD reports 4 public K-12 schools to NCES, with combined enrollment of roughly 2,872 Pennsylvania students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in New Castle Area SD
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle SHS | New Castle | High | 09-12 | 740 |
| Harry W Lockley Early Learning Center | New Castle | Elementary | KG-02 | 736 |
| Washington Intrmd Sch | New Castle | Elementary | 03-05 | 707 |
| New Castle JHS | New Castle | Middle | 06-08 | 689 |
About New Castle Area SD
New Castle Area SD is a thinly populated public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district runs 4 schools and enrolls approximately 2,872 students.
On the school-mix side, New Castle Area SD comprises 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 718 in this district, meaningfully above the Pennsylvania typical of 569.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,872 students, contracted 8% from the 3,124 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
On allk12, the community for New Castle Area SD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.