NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM.

NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEWTOWN-HARRIS R-III school district, located in NEWTOWN, MO with about 56 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 7 teachers, NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Newtown-Harris Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Newtown, Missouri. Serving as the primary educational facility for the Newtown-Harris R-III School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and maintains a close-knit atmosphere typical of small-town educational settings. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for its elementary students while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both academic growth and personal development.

Operating under the identity of the "Tigers," the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum supplemented by the resources typical of a rural Missouri district. By focusing on individualized attention, Newtown-Harris Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into secondary education. Their official website serves as a primary hub for parents and community members, offering information on district policies, academic calendars, and school-related announcements.

For more information, contact NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. at (660) 794-2245 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

306 N MAIN
NEWTOWN, MO 64667-8100
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NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. is a public Title I school in NEWTOWN, MO with about 56 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
56
Teachers:
7.75
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 school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 56 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWTOWN-HARRIS ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.1%
Two or more races
3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%

Female
39.3%
Male
60.7%

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.