Newton County Theme School at Ficquett

977 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Newton County Theme School (NCTS) at Ficquett is a specialized K-8 public school located in Covington, Georgia, that operates under a unique "theme" model. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, NCTS functions as a school of choice, requiring parents to apply for admission through a lottery process. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, high standards for student performance, and a strong emphasis on parental involvement, which is a mandatory component of the school’s operational philosophy.

The curriculum at NCTS is designed to be challenging, often placing a heavy focus on foundational skills, critical thinking, and accelerated learning opportunities. Because it is a "theme" school, the environment is structured to foster a specific educational community where students, teachers, and families work in close partnership. By prioritizing high expectations and active family engagement, the school aims to provide a distinct, high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success in secondary education and beyond.

977

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Demographic	Student Count
White	422
Hispanic	63
Black	419
Asian	14
Two or More	57
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
422 (43.2 %)
Black
419 (42.9 %)
Hispanic
63 (6.4 %)
Two or More
57 (5.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)786-2636
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
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

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 101