D
Needs Improvement
42/100

New Castle Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 182 S Property Rd, New Castle, KY 40050
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 13th percentile in Kentucky
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
334
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%13/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −36 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−14 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%32%reading -28 pts, math -22 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 182 S Property Rd
City New Castle
ZIP Code 40050
District 2102760
NCES School ID 210276000592
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40050

Understanding the community around New Castle Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,571
Per Capita Income $27,269
Poverty Rate 5.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 75.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,400
Median Rent $728
Owner-Occupied 75.5%
Renter-Occupied 24.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for New Castle Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Black 3.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 334
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has 334 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School serve?
New Castle Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does New Castle Elementary School receive per student?
New Castle Elementary School receives $14,266 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around New Castle Elementary School in 40050 ▼
Avg Home Value
$214,506
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
24.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026