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New Castle Elementary School

182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

School Overview

New Castle Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

New Castle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#813 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
38%
35-39%
45%
11-19%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
3%
11%
White
86%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #813 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbellsburg Elementary School, Eastern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
334 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of New Castle Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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