Newcastle Elementary School
Newcastle, WA · Issaquah School District
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
66th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
8400 136th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98059
(425)837-5801NCES ID 530375002981Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Newcastle Elementary School 66th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2019 to 94th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 226 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 460 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30.0% | 41.1% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 58.5% | 31.3% | ▼ 27.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.5% | 13.9% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 11.7% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $974K in zip 98059 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Newcastle Elementary School
- #933Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 0.8 mi away933rd of 1,174
ELA 30% ▼49 · Math 34% ▼43Compare - #184Hazelwood Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.4 mi away184th of 1,174
ELA 66% ▼13 · Math 68% ▼9Compare - #442Hilltop Heritage Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.7 mi away442nd of 1,174
ELA 51% ▼28 · Math 55% ▼22Compare - #435Kennydale Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 1.8 mi away435th of 1,174
ELA 52% ▼27 · Math 55% ▼22Compare - #1032Honey Dew ElementaryRenton School District · 2.1 mi away1,032nd of 1,174
ELA 27% ▼52 · Math 26% ▼51Compare - #97Apollo ElementaryIssaquah School District · 2.2 mi away97th of 1,174
ELA 77% ▼2 · Math 73% ▼4Compare - #102Newport Heights ElementaryBellevue School District · 2.3 mi away102nd of 1,174
ELA 73% ▼6 · Math 75% ▼2Compare - #1037Highlands Elementary SchoolRenton School District · 2.4 mi away1,037th of 1,174
ELA 25% ▼54 · Math 27% ▼50Compare
What school district is Newcastle Elementary School in?
Newcastle Elementary School is part of the Issaquah School District district in Newcastle, Washington.
Is Newcastle Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Newcastle Elementary School 66th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Newcastle Elementary School?
Asian 41%, White 31%, Hispanic 14%, Two or more races 12% (460 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Newcastle Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98059 is $974K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.