Newcastle Elementary K-2 serves 163 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newcastle Elementary K-2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Newcastle Elementary K-2's student population of 163 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
16%
White
86%
75%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2?
163 students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newcastle Elementary K-2 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle Elementary K-2?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newcastle Elementary K-2 offer ?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcastle Elementary K-2 part of?
Newcastle Elementary K-2 is part of Weston County School District #1.
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