Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
New Castle Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
715 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of New Castle Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
School Reviews
1 3/17/2021
Heather Quinn leaves children behind. Won't make space for my kids. Allows teachers to stay home and only teach virtual while my kids want to go back to school. Yet, still receives full funding while my kids get no real education.
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