Newcastle Elementary

8951 Valley View Dr.
Newcastle, CA 95658

164 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Newcastle Elementary, located at 8951 Valley View Dr. in Newcastle, California, is a foundational part of the Newcastle Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school is known for its rural charm and commitment to fostering a supportive, small-school environment. It typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its pupils.

The school is deeply integrated into the quiet, semi-rural setting of Newcastle, which often contributes to a close-knit campus culture. With a focus on community involvement and personalized learning, Newcastle Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success by encouraging critical thinking and civic responsibility. Parents and families in the area value the school for its dedicated staff and the sense of stability it provides within the Placer County educational landscape.

164

Total Students

11.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newcastle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	25
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
129 (78.7%)
Hispanic
25 (15.2%)
Two or More
9 (5.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	N/A
District:	Newcastle Elementary
Phone:	(916)663-3307
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 20

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 13