NEW CONCORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

New Concord Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Muskingum Local school district, located in New Concord, OH with about 256 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 12 teachers, New Concord Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

New Concord Elementary School, located at 4 Stormont Street in New Concord, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Muskingum Local School District. As a community-centered school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its young students. The school environment typically emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and positive character traits necessary for their future educational journeys.

Being situated in the small, historic village of New Concord—the home of Muskingum University—the school benefits from a close-knit, supportive atmosphere. The district is known for maintaining a strong connection between the community and its classrooms, often leveraging the local environment to provide a stable and nurturing learning experience. By prioritizing student engagement and high instructional standards, New Concord Elementary works to ensure that all children have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed as they move toward middle school.

For more information, contact New Concord Elementary School at (740) 826-4453 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.