Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: New Castle Elementary serves the west part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Castle Elementary School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
728 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
46%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
728 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of New Castle Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Heather Quinn leaves children behind. Won't make space for my kids. Allows teachers to stay home and only teach virtual while my kids want to go back to school. Yet, still receives full funding while my kids get no real education.
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