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#161 of 301 schools in WY
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Elementary School · Weston County School District #1 · Newcastle, WY
A Weston County School District #1 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
116 Casper Avenue, Newcastle, WY 82701
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newcastle Elementary 3-5 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated965/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newcastle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,843
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$711/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Weston County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is listed in Weston County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is a public elementary school in Newcastle, WY, part of Weston County School District #1, serving approximately 184 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newcastle Elementary 3-5
What grades does Newcastle Elementary 3-5 serve?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
The student-teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newcastle Elementary 3-5 rank in WY?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks #161 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Newcastle Elementary 3-5's MySchoolScout rating?
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Newcastle Elementary 3-5 a charter school?
No, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newcastle Elementary 3-5 a Title I school?
No, Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
32.1% of students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Weston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (307) 746-2717
- Area population (ZIP 82701)
- 5,411
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 82701; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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