New Castle Area School District
- 420 FERN ST
- NEW CASTLE, PA 16101
- (724) 656-4756
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 70.2% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,507 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,433 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 245 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,433 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 408 |
| 1st Grade Students | 272 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 243 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 230 |
| 4th Grade Students | 258 |
| 5th Grade Students | 224 |
| 6th Grade Students | 250 |
| 7th Grade Students | 227 |
| 8th Grade Students | 263 |
| 9th Grade Students | 327 |
| 10th Grade Students | 236 |
| 11th Grade Students | 194 |
| 12th Grade Students | 221 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 15 |
| Hispanic | 45 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 872 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,350 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,711 |
| Female | 1,571 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 245 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 7 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 123 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 89 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 13 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 76 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 2 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 146 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 13 |
| School Administrators | 9 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 15 |
| Student Support Services | 4 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 100 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $45,938,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $13,190,000 | 28.7% |
| Property Tax | $9,623,000 | 20.9% |
| Public Utility Tax | $16,000 | 0.03% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $909,000 | 2.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $161,000 | 0.4% |
| Other School Systems | $818,000 | 1.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $16,000 | 0.03% |
| School Lunch | $528,000 | 1.1% |
| District Activity Receipts | $25,000 | 0.05% |
| Rents and Royalties | $43,000 | 0.09% |
| Sale of Property | $252,000 | 0.5% |
| Interest Earnings | $396,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $40,000 | 0.09% |
| Miscellaneous | $362,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $27,884,000 | 60.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $20,641,000 | 44.9% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,652,000 | 3.6% |
| Special Education Programs | $2,408,000 | 5.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $92,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $98,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $733,000 | 1.6% |
| Transportation Programs | $754,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Programs | $1,506,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $4,864,000 | 10.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,160,000 | 6.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $412,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $36,000 | 0.08% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $911,000 | 2.0% |
| Through State - Other | $333,000 | 0.7% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $10,000 | 0.02% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $36,469,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,391,000 | 66.9% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $10,492,000 | 28.8% |
| Student Support | $1,423,000 | 3.1% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $516,000 | 1.1% |
| General Administration Support | $1,253,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,645,000 | 3.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $3,080,000 | 6.7% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,400,000 | 3.0% |
| Other Support Services | $1,175,000 | 2.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,586,000 | 4.3% |
| Food Services | $1,586,000 | 3.5% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 70.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 200 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 42 | 4.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within New Castle Area School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 3,433
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 245
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROTON PRE-KINDERGARTEN CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
420 Fern St
New Castle, PA Public | KG | 140 | 19.4 |  Review This School |
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| HARRY W LOCKLEY KINDERGARTEN CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
900 East Main St
New Castle, PA Public | KG | 268 | 14.2 | Review This School |
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| JOHN F KENNEDY SCHOOL | ||||
326 Laurel Blvd
New Castle, PA Public | 1-3 | 285 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| NEW CASTLE JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 East Lincoln Ave
New Castle, PA Public | 7-12 | 1,468 | 14.4 |  2.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| THADDEUS STEVENS SCHOOL | ||||
831 Harrison St
New Castle, PA Public | 1-3 | 245 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| WASHINGTON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
101 East Euclid Ave
New Castle, PA Public | 4-6 | 732 | 12.8 | Review This School |
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| WEST SIDE SCHOOL | ||||
708 West Washington St
New Castle, PA Public | 1-3 | 215 | 11.4 | Review This School |
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