Newcastle Elementary K-2

Weston County School District #1
5040 US Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
170 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Newcastle Elementary K-2, located in Newcastle, Wyoming, serves as the primary educational foundation for the community’s youngest learners. As part of Weston County School District 1, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment specifically tailored to students in kindergarten through second grade. By focusing exclusively on this age group, the school is able to concentrate its resources and curriculum on building essential early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills that set the stage for long-term academic success.

The school operates under the broader mission of Weston County School District 1, emphasizing a commitment to quality instruction and student growth. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district-wide information through the official website at http://www.wcsd1.org. As a central hub for early childhood education in the region, Newcastle Elementary K-2 plays a vital role in fostering a sense of community and providing the foundational building blocks for students as they begin their educational journeys.
170
Total Students
17.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    151 (88.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Weston County School District #1
Phone: (307)746-2717
Website: http://www.wcsd1.org
Grade Range: K - 2nd
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 61
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 63
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Weston County School District #1
206 Students
5040 US Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th