NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in Newton, MS with about 488 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public primary educational institution located in Newton, Mississippi, operating as part of the Newton Municipal School District. Situated at 301 W. Tatum Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As a core component of the district, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment designed to foster student development and prepare children for future academic success.
The school functions within the framework of the Newton Municipal School District, which emphasizes local educational standards and community-oriented schooling. Through its website at http://www.nmsd.us, the district provides resources, policy information, and updates regarding school operations to parents and stakeholders. Newton Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education in the area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible public schooling to the residents of Newton, Mississippi.
For more information, contact NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 683-3979 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
http://www.nmsd.us
NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newton, MS with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEWTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 31.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- 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 488 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.9%
- White
- 9.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.