West Newton Elementary School

13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016

638 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

638

Total Students

42.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

109.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Newton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	137
Black	427
Asian	1
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	4

Black
427 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
137 (21.5 %)
White
40 (6.3 %)
Two or More
29 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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)385-6472
Website:	http://newtoncountyschools.org/west_newton
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
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 104

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 115