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Newton Elementary School

Summary:

Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-6 in Newton, Alabama, which is part of the Dale County School District. This high-performing school consistently excels academically, with a significant portion of students scoring proficient or better in mathematics and English language arts across all grade levels.

Newton Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in supporting its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students. In the 2021-2022 school year, the school ranked 12th out of 651 Alabama elementary schools for low-SES student performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's racial diversity, with significant percentages of African American and Hispanic students, is noteworthy, and the school has been effective in supporting the academic success of its minority subgroups. When compared to nearby schools, such as Midland City Elementary School, which has lower academic performance and a lower SchoolDigger rating, Newton Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution.

Newton Elementary School's consistent high performance, as evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years, is a testament to the school's commitment to excellence and its ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement. This success can be attributed to the school's effective teaching practices, supportive learning environment, and dedication to addressing the needs of all students, including its economically disadvantaged population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 523 South College St
       Newton, AL  36352-4017

(334) 445-5564

District: Dale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,232 Help


Students who attend Newton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dale County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
African American:
15.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newton Elementary School ranks better than 76.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Dale County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Newton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dale County School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), African American (15.8%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School is 14, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Dale County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton Elementary School is $10,232, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dale County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Elementary School 162nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Newton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale County 24th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Newton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.33 240th 623 61.5%
2005 42.87 446th 688 35.2%
2006 70.41 153rd 689 77.8%
2007 63.99 247th 698 64.6%
2008 73.37 140th 698 79.9%
2009 54.90 340th 696 51.1%
2010 49.00 430th 704 38.9%
2011 58.38 343rd 709 51.6%
2012 62.49 294th 696 57.8%
2013 43.60 492nd 696 29.3%
2014 49.06 363rd 695 47.8%
2015 61.04 229th 691 66.9%
2016 70.48 168th 691 75.7%
2017 68.70 182nd 688 73.5%
2018 78.07 136th 680 80.0%
2019 73.27 155th 681 77.2%
2021 84.54 80th 692 88.4%
2022 86.40 72nd 687 89.5%
2023 80.72 111th 680 83.7%
2024 74.21 162nd 684 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.70 121st 567 78.7%
2018 75.87 110th 651 83.1%
2019 67.65 162nd 649 75.0%
2021 91.47 18th 653 97.2%
2022 92.91 12th 651 98.2%
2023 82.01 63rd 623 89.9%
2024 76.42 117th 670 82.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Newton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.05 204th 639 68.1%
2018 81.10 98th 640 84.7%
2019 70.58 155th 646 76.0%
2021 80.19 95th 656 85.5%
2022 81.00 100th 656 84.8%
2023 79.87 107th 645 83.4%
2024 74.73 145th 650 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Newton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.96 168th 639 73.7%
2018 72.85 163rd 650 74.9%
2019 74.33 135th 650 79.2%
2021 85.07 66th 669 90.1%
2022 86.99 71st 669 89.4%
2023 78.14 114th 649 82.4%
2024 69.36 192nd 655 70.7%
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Rank History for White students at Newton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 116th 508 77.2%
2019 69.38 129th 529 75.6%
2021 75.78 102nd 539 81.1%
2022 78.88 87th 540 83.9%
2023 70.88 123rd 528 76.7%
2024 68.48 151st 535 71.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 298 298
1989 217 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1990 207 58 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1991 198 41 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1992 216 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 253
1993 210 42 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 224 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1995 189 40 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1996 189 40 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1997 190 46 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 178 34 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1999 189 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 188 43 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2001 177 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2002 187 41 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 232
2003 187 41 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 232
2004 251 43 1 2 3 n/a n/a -4 296
2005 276 43 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2006 297 50 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2007 217 44 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 262
2008 193 47 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2009 224 36 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2010 214 30 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 250
2011 198 29 3 1 2 2 3 0 238
2012 177 32 2 1 0 3 1 0 216
2013 197 34 2 5 1 0 3 0 242
2014 172 29 1 4 0 0 3 0 209
2015 164 33 1 5 0 0 6 0 209
2016 182 34 1 7 0 0 6 0 230
2017 183 34 0 9 0 0 6 0 232
2018 189 47 0 9 0 0 8 0 253
2019 194 48 0 11 0 0 10 0 263
2020 210 38 0 10 0 0 17 0 275
2021 219 44 0 10 0 0 18 0 291
2022 214 44 0 11 0 0 26 0 295
2023 204 44 0 11 0 0 20 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 20.0 14.9 0
1989 274 21.0 13.0 n/a
1990 269 19.9 13.5 0
1991 242 19.5 12.4 n/a
1992 253 18.0 14.0 n/a
1993 253 20.0 12.7 n/a
1994 269 19.8 13.6 n/a
1995 231 18.2 12.7 n/a
1996 231 18.2 12.7 n/a
1997 237 18.2 13.0 55.3
1998 213 17.2 12.4 47.9
1999 235 16.1 14.6 65.5
2000 232 16.2 14.3 62.9
2001 222 16.2 13.7 64.4
2002 232 17.5 13.3 56.5
2003 232 17.5 13.3 56.5
2004 296 20.0 15.0 57
2005 326 20.0 16.3 54
2006 349 21.0 16.6 65
2007 262 16.9 15.5 60.9
2008 245 17.2 14.2 60.4
2009 263 16.4 15.8 58.2
2010 250 16.0 15.6 58
2011 238 19.0 12.5 52.1
2012 216 18.3 11.8 59.3
2013 242 17.0 14.2 65.7
2014 209 15.7 13.2 66
2015 209 14.0 14.9 65.6
2016 230 14.0 16.4 71.7
2017 232 15.0 15.4 70.7
2018 253 15.0 16.8 67.6
2019 263 16.1 16.3 68.4
2020 275 17.4 15.7 64
2021 291 17.4 16.7 66.7
2022 295 20.4 14.4 64.1
2023 279 19.9 14.0 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 20.0 14.9 0
1989 274 21.0 13.0 n/a
1990 269 19.9 13.5 0
1991 242 19.5 12.4 n/a
1992 253 18.0 14.0 n/a
1993 253 20.0 12.7 n/a
1994 269 19.8 13.6 n/a
1995 231 18.2 12.7 n/a
1996 231 18.2 12.7 n/a
1997 237 18.2 13.0 55.3
1998 213 17.2 12.4 47.9
1999 235 16.1 14.6 65.5
2000 232 16.2 14.3 62.9
2001 222 16.2 13.7 64.4
2002 232 17.5 13.3 56.5
2003 232 17.5 13.3 56.5
2004 296 20.0 15.0 57
2005 326 20.0 16.3 54
2006 349 21.0 16.6 65
2007 262 16.9 15.5 60.9
2008 245 17.2 14.2 60.4
2009 263 16.4 15.8 58.2
2010 250 16.0 15.6 58
2011 238 19.0 12.5 52.1
2012 216 18.3 11.8 59.3
2013 242 17.0 14.2 65.7
2014 209 15.7 13.2 66
2015 209 14.0 14.9 65.6
2016 230 14.0 16.4 71.7
2017 232 15.0 15.4 70.7
2018 253 15.0 16.8 67.6
2019 263 16.1 16.3 68.4
2020 275 17.4 15.7 64
2021 291 17.4 16.7 66.7
2022 295 20.4 14.4 64.1
2023 279 19.9 14.0 73.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,898 (18.5%) $8,333 (81.4%) $10,232

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 111th of 680 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)53.750
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Dale County)62.352
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)73.967.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)54.844.4
 10.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)59.355.9
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)52.130.5
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)51.963
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)59.648.3
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students263279
 6.1%
African American4844
 8.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1111
Pacific Islander00
White194204
 5.2%
Two or More Races1020
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%73.5%
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Students at Newton Elementary School are 73% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Newton Elementary School.

Students who attend Newton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dale County High School

Newton Elementary School ranks 162nd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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