WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Newton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Decatur Township school district, located in West Newton, IN with about 658 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, West Newton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
West Newton Elementary School, located at 7529 Mooresville Road in West Newton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Decatur Township school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core competencies and leveraging modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local community.
In addition to its academic curriculum, West Newton Elementary places a high value on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching experience that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.
For more information, contact West Newton Elementary School at (317) 856-5237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Newton, IN 46183-0145
(317) 856-5237
WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Newton, IN with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MSD Decatur Township
- Total Students:
- 658
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 658 students
- White
- 67.3%
- Black or African American
- 12.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.3%
- Male
- 47.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.