Newcastle Elementary K-2

5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Newcastle Elementary K-2 serves 163 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Newcastle Elementary K-2's student population of 163 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Newcastle Elementary K-2 is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
(22-23)
30.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2?
163 students attend Newcastle Elementary K-2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Newcastle Elementary K-2 students are White, 11% 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 10:1, 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 (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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