Enrollment
163
Elementary
DISTRICT 160 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560483000015
Newcastle Elementary K-2
5040 US Highway 16, Newcastle, WY 82701 · (307) 746-2717 · Weston County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL163 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
76 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 43 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 57 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 39% |
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 41% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Weston County School District #1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Newcastle Elementary K-2
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Elementary K-2 this school | 163 | 46.6% | N/A |
| Pine Bluffs Elementary Pine Bluffs | 177 | 46.9% | 64.8% |
| Big Piney Elementary Big Piney | 138 | 50.7% | 39.0% |
| Washington Elementary Green River | 208 | 44.7% | 64.2% |
| Crest Hill Elementary Casper | 234 | 46.6% | 60.9% |
| Laura Irwin Elementary Basin | 122 | 48.4% | 59.7% |
Matched among Wyoming elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Newcastle Elementary K-2 ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 163 | #125 of 187 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.6% | #76 of 139 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
163
-15 (-8%) vs 2020
-7% since 2000-01, when it was 176
Student : Teacher
9.6:1
was 9.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 163 | 17 | 9.6:1 | 47% (76) |
| 2023-24 | 155 | 16.7 | 9.3:1 | 31% (48) |
| 2022-23 | 170 | 17.6 | 9.7:1 | 29% (50) |
| 2020-21 | 178 | 18 | 9.9:1 | 29% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 188 | 17.5 | 10.8:1 | 34% (63) |
| 2015-16 | 168 | 16 | 10.5:1 | 35% (59) |
| 2010-11 | 200 | N/A | N/A | 33% (65) |
| 2000-01 | 176 | 14 | 12.6:1 | 41% (73) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Newcastle Elementary K-2.
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (188 to 163); teachers down 3% (17.5 to 17).
About Newcastle Elementary K-2
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is a small elementary school for students in Newcastle, Wyoming. The school's 163 students are in kindergarten through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Wyoming average about 216 students each.
Weston County School District #1 has 745 students spread across 4 schools.
At Newcastle Elementary K-2, White students make up 87% of the student body. Smaller groups are 11% Hispanic. The county population is about 85% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, Newcastle Elementary K-2 comes in at 24%.
The count of teachers at Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 17 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 9.6:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Wyoming is 10.6:1, higher than at this school. Around 47% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Weston County report 36%.
Weston County has about 6,826 residents, and median household income is about $89,509, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 10% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 7 public schools in Weston County, with a combined enrollment of about 1,604.
The closest public school, Newcastle Elementary 3-5, is less than a tenth of a mile from Newcastle Elementary K-2. Around the school, 3 other public schools are within five miles.
NCES lists the school's locale as Rural: Remote. That means it sits in rural territory far from an urban area.
The number of students declined from 178 to 163 over 4 years.
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Weston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,826
Census ACS
Median income
$89,509
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,604 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Weston County School District #1
- Newcastle High SchoolHigh · 236 students
- Newcastle Middle SchoolMiddle · 189 students
- Newcastle Elementary 3-5Elementary · 157 students
Other schools in Newcastle
- Newcastle High SchoolHigh · 236 students
- Newcastle Middle SchoolMiddle · 189 students
- Newcastle Elementary 3-5Elementary · 157 students
Nearby schools
- Newcastle Elementary 3-50.0 mi · 157
- Newcastle Middle School1.7 mi · 189
- Newcastle High School1.8 mi · 236
- Elk Mountain Elementary - 0113.3 mi · 14
- Elk Mountain High School - 0413.3 mi · 2
- Upton High School28.1 mi · 79
Frequently asked questions
About Newcastle Elementary K-2How large is Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 enrolls approximately 163 students in grades KG-02.
Is Newcastle Elementary K-2 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary K-2?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary K-2 is approximately 9.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 reports a student body of 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is Newcastle Elementary K-2 in?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is part of Weston County School District #1.
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