New Castle Elementary School

4136 Dam Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Castle Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Castle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

New Castle Elementary School's student population of 728 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
728 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1999

School Rankings

New Castle Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Castle Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#130 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
90%
68%
(20-21)
84%
69%
(20-21)
75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
46%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Virginia Beach City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Castle Elementary School's ranking?
New Castle Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are New Castle Elementary School often compared to?
New Castle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend New Castle Elementary School?
728 students attend New Castle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of New Castle Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Castle Elementary School?
New Castle Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Castle Elementary School offer ?
New Castle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Castle Elementary School part of?
New Castle Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 728 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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