Newcastle Elementary 3-5

Weston County School District #1
5040 US Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
206 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is a public school located in Newcastle, Wyoming, serving students in grades three through five. As part of the Weston County School District #1, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth for middle-grade students as they transition from primary education toward their middle school years.

The school’s location on US Highway 16 serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a commitment to regional education standards. By focusing on the specific developmental needs of upper-elementary students, the school provides a targeted curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while promoting social-emotional development and community involvement. For more specific details regarding their programs, staff, or district policies, parents and community members can visit their website at [www.wcsd1.org](http://www.wcsd1.org).
206
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (90.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
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: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 46
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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
Grade 3 67
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 73
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Newcastle Elementary K-2
Weston County School District #1
170 Students
5040 US Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd