MARGARET NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Margaret Newton Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake County school district, located in Tiptonville, TN with about 239 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 20 teachers, Margaret Newton Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Margaret Newton Elementary, located at 819 Church Street in Tiptonville, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational pillar for the Lake County School District. As a rural community school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the Tiptonville area, focusing on creating a supportive environment where young learners can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, close-knit community of Tiptonville. Like many schools in the region, Margaret Newton Elementary places a strong emphasis on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families to help overcome the unique challenges faced by rural school districts. By prioritizing student growth and community engagement, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a vital resource for the development of the next generation in Lake County.

For more information, contact Margaret Newton Elementary at (731) 253-7253 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.