New Castle Elementary School vs. Eastern Elementary School
Should I attend New Castle Elementary School or Eastern Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Eastern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eastern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
307 students
199 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#209 out of 1230 schools in KY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
19
Grade 1 Students
54
35
Grade 2 Students
55
40
Grade 3 Students
47
35
Grade 4 Students
50
38
Grade 5 Students
48
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%