WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West 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 731 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 49 teachers, West 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.

West Newton Elementary School, located at 13387 Brown Bridge Rd in Covington, Georgia, is a public institution serving the Newton County School System. The school is committed to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement and character development for its student body. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to equip young learners with the foundational skills necessary for future educational success, while also emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement.

Beyond its core academic mission, West Newton Elementary places a strong emphasis on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all students. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the overall learning experience. Through various programs, resources, and extracurricular opportunities, West Newton strives to prepare its students to become productive, well-rounded citizens within the Covington area and beyond.

For more information, contact West Newton Elementary School at (770) 385-6472 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
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WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Covington, GA with about 731 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Newton County
Total Students:
731
Teachers:
49.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 731 students

Black or African American
69.1%
Hispanic/Latino
19.8%
White
6.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.