Is Newcastle Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Newcastle Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 54 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools.

How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Newcastle Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Newcastle Elementary School?

Students at Newcastle Elementary School are 42% Asian, 32% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Newcastle Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newcastle Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Liberty Senior High School

Newcastle Elementary School

Summary:

Newcastle Elementary School is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade in the Issaquah School District, which is ranked 3rd out of 247 districts in Washington and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's diverse student population includes 32.02% White, 2.27% African American, 11.98% Hispanic, 41.53% Asian, 0.21% Native American, and 11.98% two or more races.

Newcastle Elementary School consistently outperforms the Issaquah School District and the state of Washington in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81.66% of all students were proficient or better in SBAC/English Language Arts, compared to 78.33% in the district and 52.63% statewide. In SBAC/Math, 80.52% of all students were proficient or better, compared to 73.35% in the district and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance in WCAS/Science is also impressive, with 80.9% of all students proficient or better, compared to 78.19% in the district and 49.73% statewide.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Honey Dew Elementary and Highlands Elementary in the Renton School District, Newcastle Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. While these nearby schools struggle with lower academic performance and higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Newcastle Elementary School consistently outperforms them across multiple metrics, highlighting the exceptional quality of education provided at the school.

Detail:

Public K-5

8400 136th Ave SE
Newcastle, WA 98059

(425) 837-5801

District: Issaquah School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,084

Students who attend Newcastle Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Liberty Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

41.5%

White:

32.0%

Hispanic:

12.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newcastle Elementary School ranks better than 95.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 7^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Newcastle Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (41.5%), White (32%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 5^th best among 16 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District. (See more...)

Compare Newcastle Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcastle Elementary School is $17,084. 11 elementary schools in the Issaquah School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcastle Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcastle Elementary School 54^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Newcastle Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Issaquah School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Issaquah School District 3^rd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newcastle Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2007	86.08	90^th	1069	91.6%
2008	84.39	108^th	1067	89.9%
2009	88.41	65^th	1072	93.9%
2010	88.50	74^th	1088	93.2%
2011	89.19	71^st	1092	93.5%
2012	90.61	56^th	1097	94.9%
2013	84.80	107^th	1106	90.3%
2015	91.50	64^th	1067	94.0%
2016	91.58	64^th	1053	93.9%
2017	89.58	91^st	1056	91.4%
2018	91.46	71^st	1054	93.3%
2019	89.22	100^th	1130	91.2%
2021	91.92	96^th	1107	91.3%
2022	88.36	126^th	1169	89.2%
2023	92.96	79^th	1169	93.2%
2024	94.65	54^th	1168	95.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	80.33	29^th	212	86.3%
2019	82.93	28^th	303	90.8%
2022	89.47	13^th	252	94.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	72.59	113^th	637	82.3%
2022	60.28	129^th	478	73.0%
2023	35.83	213^th	308	30.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	53.77	418^th	1019	59.0%
2024	79.55	117^th	1024	88.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	89.37	79^th	1004	92.1%
2019	89.31	81^st	1068	92.4%
2021	92.22	71^st	1008	93.0%
2022	93.02	61^st	1100	94.5%
2023	94.47	41^st	1094	96.3%
2024	96.83	16^th	1093	98.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	91.83	55^th	999	94.5%
2019	88.56	102^nd	1075	90.5%
2021	90.04	102^nd	1025	90.0%
2022	80.11	210^th	1113	81.1%
2023	87.26	127^th	1099	88.4%
2024	90.96	87^th	1099	92.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	74.76	48^th	169	71.6%
2019	79.96	33^rd	201	83.6%
2021	71.97	48^th	131	63.4%
2022	68.28	71^st	187	62.0%
2023	82.11	34^th	170	80.0%
2024	71.01	50^th	163	69.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.58	371^st	697	46.8%
2024	87.47	34^th	651	94.8%

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Rank History for White students at Newcastle Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	84.70	86^th	833	89.7%
2019	86.52	88^th	1027	91.4%
2021	75.00	206^th	943	78.2%
2022	79.58	190^th	1031	81.6%
2023	85.89	111^th	1011	89.0%
2024	95.49	10^th	1009	99.0%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Newcastle Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	284	17	82	11	6	n/a	n/a	0	400
2006	287	16	89	14	5	n/a	n/a	0	411
2007	280	11	99	22	4	n/a	n/a	2	418
2008	306	15	128	29	1	n/a	n/a	2	481
2009	306	6	145	32	1	n/a	n/a	4	494
2010	307	13	153	28	2	n/a	n/a	4	507
2011	314	11	161	24	1	7	19	0	537
2012	311	8	143	32	1	5	25	0	525
2013	307	10	154	40	1	5	31	0	548
2014	303	8	155	37	0	3	53	0	559
2015	303	12	170	46	0	1	62	0	594
2016	286	9	171	46	0	1	79	0	592
2017	279	11	195	47	0	0	89	0	621
2018	272	19	213	50	0	1	79	0	634
2019	261	24	232	52	0	0	81	0	650
2020	231	21	227	59	1	0	78	0	617
2021	199	24	226	49	1	0	58	0	557
2022	173	17	189	55	2	1	53	0	490
2023	155	11	201	58	1	0	58	0	484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newcastle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	400	n/a	n/a	6.5
2006	411	23.5	17.5	6.8
2007	418	23.8	17.6	9.4
2008	481	26.7	18.0	7.5
2009	494	26.7	18.5	7.3
2010	507	25.0	20.2	6.2
2011	537	26.1	20.5	6.5
2012	525	27.1	19.3	7
2013	548	28.1	19.4	8
2014	559	n/a	n/a	6.1
2015	594	36.0	16.5	6.2
2016	592	32.0	18.5	5.1
2017	621	33.5	18.5	4.2
2018	634	35.1	18.0	4.6
2019	650	39.4	16.4	7.1
2020	617	38.6	15.9	7.8
2021	557	36.3	15.3	7.7
2022	490	33.3	14.6	10.6
2023	484	32.5	14.8	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newcastle Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	400	n/a	n/a	6.5
2006	411	23.5	17.5	6.8
2007	418	23.8	17.6	9.4
2008	481	26.7	18.0	7.5
2009	494	26.7	18.5	7.3
2010	507	25.0	20.2	6.2
2011	537	26.1	20.5	6.5
2012	525	27.1	19.3	7
2013	548	28.1	19.4	8
2014	559	n/a	n/a	6.1
2015	594	36.0	16.5	6.2
2016	592	32.0	18.5	5.1
2017	621	33.5	18.5	4.2
2018	634	35.1	18.0	4.6
2019	650	39.4	16.4	7.1
2020	617	38.6	15.9	7.8
2021	557	36.3	15.3	7.7
2022	490	33.3	14.6	10.6
2023	484	32.5	14.8	14.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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