EAST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Newton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newton County school district, located in Covington, GA with about 536 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, East Newton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
East Newton Elementary School, located on Dixie Road in Covington, Georgia, is part of the Newton County School System. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic growth and social development. As part of a larger district, the school adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged students.
The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By utilizing resources provided by the Newton County School System, East Newton Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, placing a strong emphasis on building character and community responsibility within its student body.
For more information, contact East Newton Elementary School at (770) 784-2973 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
EAST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, GA with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newton County
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 37.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 536 students
- White
- 55.8%
- Black or African American
- 33.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.