NEWTON EL

NEWTON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEWTON ISD school district, located in NEWTON, TX with about 524 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 36 teachers, NEWTON EL 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.

NEWTON ELementary School, located at 416 E Street in Newton, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution for the Newton Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Newton County, the school provides foundational instruction for students in the early elementary grade levels, typically focusing on creating a supportive environment for academic and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is dedicated to preparing young learners for their future academic transitions through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, NEWTON ELementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town of Newton. The school emphasizes fostering a sense of community among its students, staff, and parents, often acting as a hub for local engagement and educational initiatives. By balancing fundamental classroom learning with a commitment to the growth of its student body, NEWTON ELementary continues to serve as an essential provider of public education in this East Texas region.

For more information, contact NEWTON EL at (409) 379-2491 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

416 E ST
NEWTON, TX 75966
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NEWTON EL is a public Title I school in NEWTON, TX with about 524 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
NEWTON ISD
Total Students:
524
Teachers:
36.97
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 524 students

White
55.7%
Black or African American
33.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.5%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.