Newton Elem School

Jasper County CUD 1
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
487 Students
Elementary School 1st - 6th
School Overview
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.
487
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    467 (95.9 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Jasper County CUD 1
Phone: (618)783-8464
Website: http://www.jaspercountyschools.net
Grade Range: 1st - 6th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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
Grade 1 78
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 86
Grade 4 78
Grade 5 76
Grade 6 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Ste Marie Elem School
Jasper County CUD 1
132 Students
PO Box 157
Sainte Marie, IL 62459 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - K