WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Newton El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Yough SD school district, located in West Newton, PA with about 196 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 15 teachers, West Newton El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
West Newton Elementary School is a public school located in West Newton, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Yough School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills during these formative years.
Like other schools within the Yough School District, West Newton Elementary focuses on preparing students for their future academic journeys through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. By maintaining close ties with parents and the local West Newton community, the school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere that promotes student achievement and a positive school culture.
For more information, contact West Newton El Sch at (724) 872-5877 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Newton, PA 15089-1448
(724) 872-5877
WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Newton, PA with about 196 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Yough SD
- Total Students:
- 196
- Teachers:
- 15.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 196 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.8%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 45.9%
- Male
- 54.1%
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.