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Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Summary:

Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Newcastle, Wyoming, with 206 students. It is part of the Weston County School District #1, which is ranked 16 out of 42 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newcastle Elementary 3-5 consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for ELA, Math, and Science on the WY-TOPP assessments, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 66.7% compared to the state average of 52.4% in 2023-2024. The school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the state average and a predominantly White student population. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic success.

Despite its strong academic performance, Newcastle Elementary 3-5's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 23rd to 98th out of all Wyoming elementary schools. This suggests that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement, such as changes in the performance of other schools in the state. The school's performance for certain subgroups, such as special education and disabled students, may also warrant further investigation and targeted support.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 5040 US Highway 16
       Newcastle, WY  82701

(307) 746-2717

District: Weston County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
34th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,542 Help


Students who attend Newcastle Elementary 3-5 usually attend:

Middle:    Newcastle Middle School
High:    Newcastle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is 10.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is $13,542.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newcastle Elementary 3-5:

SchoolDigger ranks Newcastle Elementary 3-5 34th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Newcastle Elementary 3-5 in the ranking list.)

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Weston County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Weston County School District #1 16th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newcastle Elementary 3-5

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Rank History for all students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.51 120th 131 8.4%
2005 19.86 122nd 136 10.3%
2006 42.70 92nd 145 36.6%
2007 49.30 84th 149 43.6%
2008 55.81 68th 151 55.0%
2009 47.85 86th 150 42.7%
2010 49.39 89th 150 40.7%
2011 54.46 76th 152 50.0%
2012 49.29 84th 143 41.3%
2013 57.73 64th 142 54.9%
2014 77.07 23rd 147 84.4%
2015 58.74 62nd 154 59.7%
2016 54.61 69th 148 53.4%
2017 57.83 64th 151 57.6%
2018 60.84 54th 147 63.3%
2019 60.23 57th 153 62.7%
2021 42.84 98th 153 35.9%
2022 54.08 75th 144 47.9%
2023 62.05 51st 146 65.1%
2024 71.76 34th 147 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.31 38th 64 40.6%
2019 57.81 26th 75 65.3%
2021 52.17 32nd 71 54.9%
2023 47.86 42nd 77 45.5%
2024 22.19 75th 84 10.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.15 41st 99 58.6%
2019 63.58 41st 132 68.9%
2021 51.58 55th 119 53.8%
2022 55.15 44th 110 60.0%
2023 61.24 32nd 115 72.2%
2024 78.99 11th 122 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.94 48th 125 61.6%
2019 56.24 56th 136 58.8%
2021 49.82 70th 132 47.0%
2022 55.52 61st 126 51.6%
2023 65.05 40th 129 69.0%
2024 75.37 22nd 125 82.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.79 56th 72 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 49th 126 61.1%
2019 62.05 49th 138 64.5%
2021 37.20 97th 134 27.6%
2022 52.84 62nd 127 51.2%
2023 59.78 52nd 132 60.6%
2024 67.90 32nd 130 75.4%
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Rank History for White students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.24 42nd 120 65.0%
2021 40.23 76th 113 32.7%
2022 50.15 58th 103 43.7%
2023 66.66 34th 101 66.3%
2024 73.58 26th 105 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for Newcastle Elementary 3-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 548 548
1991 503 0 0 3 14 n/a n/a 0 520
1992 481 0 0 6 12 n/a n/a 0 499
1993 260 0 1 2 12 n/a n/a 0 275
1994 255 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 224 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1996 224 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1997 196 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 200
1998 210 2 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 221
1999 185 1 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 194
2000 178 1 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 144 0 1 5 4 n/a n/a 0 154
2002 153 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 153 0 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 163 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 157 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 166
2006 142 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 153 1 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 163
2008 167 2 0 3 8 n/a n/a 0 180
2009 166 2 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 177
2010 167 2 0 5 5 0 0 0 179
2011 143 2 0 2 6 0 0 0 153
2012 163 1 2 3 5 0 0 0 174
2013 157 0 2 10 5 0 4 0 178
2014 182 0 2 9 2 0 6 0 201
2015 187 0 1 8 5 1 9 0 211
2016 183 1 1 6 1 1 10 0 203
2017 156 0 0 9 1 0 10 0 176
2018 141 0 0 8 1 0 7 0 157
2019 162 1 1 4 1 0 9 0 178
2020 171 0 1 5 1 0 13 0 191
2021 163 0 2 7 0 0 11 0 183
2022 167 0 1 8 0 0 8 0 184
2023 186 1 1 11 2 0 5 0 206
2024 171 1 0 5 2 0 5 0 184

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 3-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 n/a n/a n/a
1990 548 38.0 14.4 n/a
1991 520 36.0 14.4 13.1
1992 499 28.5 17.5 16.8
1993 275 29.5 9.3 14.5
1994 264 30.0 8.8 18.9
1995 230 18.5 12.4 16.5
1996 230 18.5 12.4 16.5
1997 200 17.0 11.8 14.5
1998 221 17.0 13.0 18.1
1999 194 15.0 12.9 27.8
2000 188 15.0 12.5 38.3
2001 154 15.0 10.3 67.5
2002 166 12.0 13.8 31.9
2003 166 12.0 13.8 31.9
2004 170 11.0 15.5 28.8
2005 166 11.0 15.1 34.9
2006 148 13.0 11.4 27
2007 163 13.0 12.5 31.3
2008 180 15.0 12.0 29.4
2009 177 16.4 10.7 32.2
2010 179 16.0 10.8 28.5
2011 153 n/a n/a 28.8
2012 174 15.9 10.9 32.2
2013 178 n/a n/a 38.8
2014 201 16.0 12.5 38.8
2015 211 16.0 13.1 41.7
2016 203 17.0 11.9 37.4
2017 176 17.4 10.0 40.3
2018 157 16.4 9.5 33.8
2019 178 16.4 10.8 28.7
2020 191 16.4 11.6 30.4
2021 183 16.7 10.9 20.2
2022 184 16.5 11.1 14.7
2023 206 16.5 12.4 24.3
2024 184 17.3 10.6 32.1

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 3-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 542 n/a n/a n/a
1990 548 38.0 14.4 n/a
1991 520 36.0 14.4 13.1
1992 499 28.5 17.5 16.8
1993 275 29.5 9.3 14.5
1994 264 30.0 8.8 18.9
1995 230 18.5 12.4 16.5
1996 230 18.5 12.4 16.5
1997 200 17.0 11.8 14.5
1998 221 17.0 13.0 18.1
1999 194 15.0 12.9 27.8
2000 188 15.0 12.5 38.3
2001 154 15.0 10.3 67.5
2002 166 12.0 13.8 31.9
2003 166 12.0 13.8 31.9
2004 170 11.0 15.5 28.8
2005 166 11.0 15.1 34.9
2006 148 13.0 11.4 27
2007 163 13.0 12.5 31.3
2008 180 15.0 12.0 29.4
2009 177 16.4 10.7 32.2
2010 179 16.0 10.8 28.5
2011 153 n/a n/a 28.8
2012 174 15.9 10.9 32.2
2013 178 n/a n/a 38.8
2014 201 16.0 12.5 38.8
2015 211 16.0 13.1 41.7
2016 203 17.0 11.9 37.4
2017 176 17.4 10.0 40.3
2018 157 16.4 9.5 33.8
2019 178 16.4 10.8 28.7
2020 191 16.4 11.6 30.4
2021 183 16.7 10.9 20.2
2022 184 16.5 11.1 14.7
2023 206 16.5 12.4 24.3
2024 184 17.3 10.6 32.1

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newcastle Elementary 3-5

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,923 (11.7%) $14,583 (88.4%) $16,505
2020 $2,003 (13.0%) $13,464 (87.0%) $15,467
2021 $1,876 (11.7%) $14,209 (88.3%) $16,085
2022 $3,002 (17.9%) $13,777 (82.1%) $16,779
2023 $3,175 (23.4%) $10,367 (76.6%) $13,542

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newcastle Elementary 3-5

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 146 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)68.566.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #1)68.566.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)50.777.6
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #1)50.777.6
 26.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)53.247.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #1)53.247.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)37.150.8
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #1)37.150.8
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)61.361.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Weston County School District #1)61.361.2
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)65.549.3
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Weston County School District #1)65.549.3
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newcastle Elementary 3-5)67.354.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Weston County School District #1)67.354.9
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students178206
 15.7%
African American11
American Indian12
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander00
White162186
 14.8%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%24.3%
 4.4%

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Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks 34th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Newcastle Elementary 3-5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newcastle Middle School
High : Newcastle High School

Students at Newcastle Elementary 3-5 are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Newcastle Elementary 3-5.


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