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New Castle Elementary School
Elementary School · Henry County · New Castle, KY
A Henry County elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
182 S Property Road, New Castle, KY 40050
- Math 24% proficient (2025)
- Reading 24% proficient (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Castle Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Castle Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low82/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,528
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
25.6%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eminence Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Campbellsburg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | Not available | 344 | Compare → |
| Eastern Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Henry County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Castle Elementary School is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Castle Elementary School
New Castle Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Castle, KY, part of Henry County, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Castle Elementary School
What grades does New Castle Elementary School serve?
New Castle Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Castle Elementary School rank in KY?
New Castle Elementary School ranks #1,263 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is New Castle Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Castle Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at New Castle Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Castle Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Castle Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Castle Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Castle Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Castle Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Castle Elementary School?
53.3% of students at New Castle Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Henry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.0%
- Phone
- (502) 845-8650
- Area population (ZIP 40050)
- 1,884
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40050; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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