Newcastle Early Childhood Center

251 N E 2nd Street
Newcastle, OK 73065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Newcastle Early Childhood Center serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : The attendance zone for Newcastle Early Childhood Center covers the entire Newcastle school district, encompassing approximately 54.3 square miles in Newcastle, OK. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 4.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newcastle Early Childhood Center's student population of 472 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Racers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Newcastle Early Childhood Center is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OK)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
9%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
8%
White
54%
43%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
18%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
46%
0.65

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newcastle Early Childhood Center?
472 students attend Newcastle Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Newcastle Early Childhood Center students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newcastle Early Childhood Center?
Newcastle Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newcastle Early Childhood Center offer ?
Newcastle Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newcastle Early Childhood Center part of?
Newcastle Early Childhood Center is part of Newcastle School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : The attendance zone for Newcastle Early Childhood Center covers the entire Newcastle school district, encompassing approximately 54.3 square miles in Newcastle, OK. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 4.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 7.5 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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