NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Newberry Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newberry 01 school district, located in Newberry, SC with about 485 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, Newberry Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Newberry Elementary School, located at 1829 Nance Street in Newberry, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School District of Newberry County. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes early academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. The school strives to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success by integrating modern instructional strategies with a commitment to the local community's values.

The school is characterized by its focus on creating a positive school climate where teachers and staff work collaboratively to meet the individual needs of each child. Beyond the core curriculum, Newberry Elementary often engages in initiatives that encourage student participation, parental involvement, and community partnerships, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the academic trajectory of children in the Newberry area, laying the groundwork for lifelong learning and civic engagement.

For more information, contact Newberry Elementary at (803) 321-2670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1829 Nance Street
Newberry, SC 29108
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NEWBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newberry, SC with about 485 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Newberry 01
Total Students:
485
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 485 students

Black or African American
61.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.0%
White
14.8%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.