Blackburn Elementary

www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Blackburn/default.aspx

527 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Blackburn Elementary School, located in Newton, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Catawba County Schools district. As a community-focused institution, it provides a comprehensive educational program designed to foster academic growth and social development for children in the surrounding area. The school emphasizes foundational learning through a standard K–5 curriculum, supported by dedicated faculty and staff who aim to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students.

Beyond core academics, Blackburn Elementary encourages parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes its digital presence to keep families updated on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with a commitment to preparing students for future success in higher grades, Blackburn Elementary remains an integral part of the Catawba County educational landscape, focusing on both individual student achievement and the overall well-being of its school community.

527

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackburn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	85
Black	29
Asian	66
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	2

White
306 (58.1 %)
Hispanic
85 (16.1 %)
Asian
66 (12.5 %)
Two or More
39 (7.4 %)
Black
29 (5.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(704)462-1344
Website:	http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Blackburn/default.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blackburn Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blackburn Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	242	45.9%
Male	285	54.1%

Elementary School K - 6th