NEW CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Castle Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Henry County school district, located in New Castle, KY with about 360 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, New Castle Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

New Castle Elementary School, located at 182 S Property Rd in New Castle, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Henry County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of community among its young learners. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking necessary for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, New Castle Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize building positive relationships with students and families, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. As a vital hub in the small community of New Castle, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of Henry County.

For more information, contact New Castle Elementary School at (502) 845-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

182 S Property Rd
New Castle, KY 40050
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NEW CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Castle, KY with about 360 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Henry County
Total Students:
360
Teachers:
22.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 360 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Black or African American
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.