NEWCASTLE SCHOOL

NEWCASTLE ISD
505 WASHINGTON AVE
NEWCASTLE, TX 76372
227 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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/).
227
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    32 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEWCASTLE ISD
Phone: (940)846-3531
Website: http://www.newcastle-isd.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 117
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 21
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 14
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 16
Grade 9 18
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio