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Newcastle Elementary K-2

5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Newcastle Elementary K-2 serves 155 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newcastle Elementary K-2's student population of 155 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2?
155 students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Newcastle Elementary K-2 students are White, 3% 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 9:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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