Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 723 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
New Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
723 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of New Castle Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
Heather Quinn leaves children behind. Won't make space for my kids. Allows teachers to stay home and only teach virtual while my kids want to go back to school. Yet, still receives full funding while my kids get no real education.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 723 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
