Newcastle Elementary School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
85%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Newcastle Elementary School?
96 students attend Newcastle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Newcastle Elementary School students are White, and 15% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Newcastle Elementary School offer ?
Newcastle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newcastle Elementary School part of?
Newcastle Elementary School is part of Newcastle Independent School District.
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