East Newton Elementary School

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

565

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Newton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	44
Black	236
Asian	6
Two or More	23

White
256 (45.3 %)
Black
236 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
44 (7.8 %)
Two or More
23 (4.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton County
Phone:	(770)784-2973
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/east_newton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 89