Newland Elementary

www.averyschools.net/schools/nes.aspx

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newland Elementary School, located in the heart of Newland, North Carolina, serves as a central pillar of the Avery County School District. As a public institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the surrounding mountain community. The school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, aiming to cultivate academic growth while nurturing the social and emotional development of its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Newland Elementary is deeply integrated into the local culture of Avery County. By providing students with consistent access to educational resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through its commitment to excellence and community involvement, Newland Elementary continues to play a vital role in shaping the future success of the children in the Linville Street area.

209

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	72
Black	2
Two or More	1

White
134 (64.1 %)
Hispanic
72 (34.4 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Avery County Schools
Phone:	(828)733-4911
Website:	http://www.averyschools.net/schools/nes.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	207
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

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 34