South Newton Elementary

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Newton Elementary School, located in Newton, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newton-Conover City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic transitions while encouraging them to become active, positive members of their local community.

The school prioritizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Newton area to enhance the overall student experience. Through a variety of classroom instruction methods and extracurricular opportunities, South Newton Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. With its commitment to high educational standards and the social-emotional well-being of its pupils, the school remains a central hub for early education and community engagement in the region.

350

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Newton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	98
Black	63
Asian	30
Two or More	23

White
136 (38.9 %)
Hispanic
98 (28.0 %)
Black
63 (18.0 %)
Asian
30 (8.6 %)
Two or More
23 (6.6 %)

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:	Newton Conover City Schools
Phone:	(828)464-4061
Website:	http://sne.newton-conover.prg
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
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 53

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 53