NEWBERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Newbern Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dyer County school district, located in Newbern, TN with about 619 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 37 teachers, Newbern Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Newbern Elementary School, located at 401 North York Street in Newbern, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Dyer County School District. Committed to the academic and personal development of its students, the school offers a foundational curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future educational endeavors. By fostering a supportive classroom environment, the school aims to cultivate both intellectual growth and character development in its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Newbern Elementary acts as a vital hub for the local Newbern community. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, school calendars, and updates on programs. With its focus on high standards and student engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

For more information, contact Newbern Elementary School at (731) 627-2139 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 North York ST
Newbern, TN 38059
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NEWBERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newbern, TN with about 619 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dyer County
Total Students:
619
Teachers:
37.4
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
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 619 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEWBERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.4%
Black or African American
13.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.