NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Newton Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jasper County CUD 1 school district, located in Newton, IL with about 540 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 32 teachers, Newton Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Newton Elementary School, located at 101 Maxwell St in Newton, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community within the Jasper County Community Unit School District 1. As a foundational school in the district, it focuses on providing core academic instruction to children in the early stages of their education, typically encompassing kindergarten through the elementary grade levels. The school is situated in a quiet, residential-focused area of Newton, reflecting the close-knit nature of the small-town environment it serves.

The school is committed to fostering both academic development and social-emotional growth among its students. Like many schools in the region, Newton Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment, utilizing standard curriculum standards to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its local presence, the school plays a central role in the daily life of Newton families, acting as a hub for early learning and community engagement within Jasper County.

For more information, contact Newton Elem School at (618) 783-8464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.