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.
285
Total Students
10.6
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newcastle Charter
Demographic Student Count
White208
Hispanic39
Asian5
Two or More29
American Indian4
  • White
    208 (73.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    39 (13.7 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (10.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Newcastle Charter
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten34
Grade 128
Grade 223
Grade 335
Grade 433
Grade 530
Grade 638
Grade 729
Grade 835
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Newcastle Charter
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16457.5%
Male12142.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)