Newcastle Charter
Charter School
285 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Newcastle Charter School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Newcastle, California, serves as a community-centered public school dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. As a dependent charter school within the Newcastle Elementary School District, it operates with a focus on personalized learning, often blending traditional instructional methods with modern educational practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school emphasizes character development, strong parent-teacher partnerships, and a commitment to preparing students for success in both secondary education and beyond.
The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and its focus on the "whole child," integrating extracurricular activities and community involvement into the academic experience. By leveraging its charter status, the school maintains the flexibility to implement unique programs and teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking and creativity. With a scenic campus on Valley View Drive, Newcastle Charter strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the local community.
The school is well-regarded for its small-town atmosphere and its focus on the "whole child," integrating extracurricular activities and community involvement into the academic experience. By leveraging its charter status, the school maintains the flexibility to implement unique programs and teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking and creativity. With a scenic campus on Valley View Drive, Newcastle Charter strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the local community.
285
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 208 |
| Hispanic | 39 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 29 |
| American Indian | 4 |
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White208 (73.0 %)
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Hispanic39 (13.7 %)
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Two or More29 (10.2 %)
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Asian5 (1.8 %)
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American Indian4 (1.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Newcastle Elementary |
| Phone: | (916)663-3307 |
| Website: | http://www.newcastle.k12.ca.us |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 285 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 27.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 61 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
34
Grade 1
28
Grade 2
23
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
33
Grade 5
30
Grade 6
38
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 |
| Grade 1 | 28 |
| Grade 2 | 23 |
| Grade 3 | 35 |
| Grade 4 | 33 |
| Grade 5 | 30 |
| Grade 6 | 38 |
| Grade 7 | 29 |
| Grade 8 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 164 | 57.5% |
| Male | 121 | 42.5% |
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