West Newton El Sch

159 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

159

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Newton El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	10

White
146 (91.8 %)
Two or More
10 (6.3 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Yough SD
Phone:	(724)872-5877
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 32