New Castle Elementary School

326 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Castle Elementary School, located at 182 S Property Rd in New Castle, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Henry County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of community among its young learners. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking necessary for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, New Castle Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize building positive relationships with students and families, often integrating extracurricular opportunities and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. As a vital hub in the small community of New Castle, the school strives to prepare its students to become responsible, productive citizens while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the values of Henry County.

326

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Castle Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	26
Black	11
Two or More	17

White
272 (83.4%)
Hispanic
26 (8.0%)
Two or More
17 (5.2%)
Black
11 (3.4%)

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:	Henry County
Phone:	(502)845-8650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	184
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 55

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54