At a glance
Reported students
728
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586
New Castle Elementary: 728 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
18.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 701
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about New Castle Elementary
New Castle Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Virginia Beach. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Virginia Beach City Public Schools. NCES reports 728 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, above the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.3%) and Asian (15.2%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Castle Elementary
- 1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic13.9%
- Black10.9%
- Asian15.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial13.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John B. Dey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
744 reported students
Three Oaks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
706 reported students
Point O' View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
692 reported students
Thoroughgood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
767 reported students
Woodstock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
Princess Anne Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
654 reported students
Public schools near New Castle Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 632 | 0.8 mi |
| Salem Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 541 | 0.8 mi |
| Rosemont Forest Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 497 | 1.6 mi |
| Glenwood Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 896 | 1.7 mi |
| Rosemont Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 2.3 mi |
| Parkway Elementary Elementary · Virginia Beach City Public Schools | PK–05 | 465 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Castle Elementary
What grades does New Castle Elementary serve?
New Castle Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.
How many students attend New Castle Elementary?
New Castle Elementary reported 728 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 701 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Castle Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 728 students and 39.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Castle Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Castle Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Virginia Beach City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Castle Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Castle Elementary in?
New Castle Elementary is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, based in Virginia Beach, VA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Castle Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Landstown Elementary (0.8 mi), Salem Elementary (0.8 mi), Rosemont Forest Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.