NEWTON EL

NEWTON ISD
416 E ST
NEWTON, TX 75966
359 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
359
Total Students
30.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    209 (58.2%)
  • Black
    109 (30.4%)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.0%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (4.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NEWTON ISD
Phone: (409)420-6600
Website: http://www.newtonisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 283
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
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 80
Gender Ratio