NEWCASTLE SCHOOL
NEWCASTLE SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the NEWCASTLE ISD school district, located in NEWCASTLE, TX with about 231 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 18 teachers, NEWCASTLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
NEWCASTLE SCHOOL, located at 505 Washington Ave in Newcastle, Texas, serves as the central hub for the Newcastle Independent School District (NISD). As a small, rural district, the school emphasizes a close-knit educational environment where staff can provide personalized attention to students. The school provides comprehensive K-12 education, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing students for life beyond graduation.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school functions as a focal point for the small community of Newcastle, fostering school spirit through extracurricular activities and local engagement. The district leverages its size to encourage student participation in various sports, clubs, and UIL academic programs, ensuring that students have a well-rounded experience. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, calendar, or administrative resources, you can visit their official website at [www.newcastle-isd.net](http://www.newcastle-isd.net/).
For more information, contact NEWCASTLE SCHOOL at (940) 846-3531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWCASTLE, TX 76372-0129
(940) 846-3531
http://www.newcastle-isd.net/
NEWCASTLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWCASTLE, TX with about 231 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEWCASTLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 18.47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWCASTLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 81.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.