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Newton Elementary School

Summary:

Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Newton, Mississippi, part of the Newton Municipal School District. With consistently low test scores, a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio, Newton Elementary has struggled to keep up with nearby higher-performing schools.

Newton Elementary's test scores are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, only 42.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 57.7%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 20.4% of 3rd graders, 21.7% of 4th graders, and 39.2% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 53.3%, 55%, and 53.7%, respectively. The school's 100% free/reduced lunch rate indicates that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools like Forest Elementary, Union Elementary, and Newton County Elementary, which generally outperform Newton Elementary on test scores and have higher Newton Municipal School District rankings, Newton Elementary's performance has been declining over the past several years. The school's higher spending per student and relatively high student-teacher ratio suggest that the district is trying to address these challenges, but the results have not yet been realized.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 301 W. Tatum Street
       Newton, MS  39345

(601) 683-3979

District: Newton Municipal School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,539 Help


Students who attend Newton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    N H Pilate Middle School
High:    Newton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.5%
Two or more races:
4.4%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newton Elementary School ranks worse than 83.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.5%), two or more races (4.4%), White (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton Elementary School is $8,539.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Newton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newton Municipal School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Municipal School District 96th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 23.57 324th 394 17.8%
2009 20.21 336th 392 14.3%
2010 48.98 212th 403 47.4%
2011 59.90 173rd 418 58.6%
2012 62.59 157th 414 62.1%
2013 52.58 199th 408 51.2%
2014 43.74 232nd 394 41.1%
2015 36.49 251st 402 37.6%
2016 27.90 286th 394 27.4%
2017 38.00 251st 406 38.2%
2018 44.12 226th 404 44.1%
2019 41.09 238th 397 40.1%
2021 23.36 278th 381 27.0%
2022 18.16 323rd 382 15.4%
2023 16.26 332nd 377 11.9%
2024 20.61 325th 390 16.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Newton Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi 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
1990 229 449 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1991 210 447 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 197 454 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1993 180 434 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 186 435 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 131 403 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 131 403 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 133 410 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 130 411 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 121 431 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2000 121 432 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 118 460 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 80 429 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2003 80 429 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2004 59 397 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2005 63 382 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 53 415 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2007 41 386 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 44 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2009 41 358 0 2 0 0 0 0 401
2010 37 372 1 0 0 0 0 0 410
2011 44 360 1 3 0 0 0 0 408
2012 50 357 1 2 0 0 0 0 410
2013 45 358 3 4 0 0 0 0 410
2014 35 373 5 5 1 0 0 0 419
2015 34 352 5 4 0 0 2 0 397
2016 31 325 9 3 0 0 5 0 373
2017 37 396 6 4 0 0 6 0 449
2018 45 424 5 4 0 0 10 0 488
2019 37 423 5 2 0 0 14 0 481
2020 24 395 3 0 0 0 21 0 443
2021 17 390 2 0 0 0 20 0 429
2022 20 358 2 1 0 2 17 0 400
2023 14 352 3 1 0 2 17 0 389

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
1990 678 36.5 18.5 n/a
1991 657 36.8 17.8 n/a
1992 651 34.0 19.1 62.4
1993 614 35.1 17.5 62.5
1994 621 35.1 17.7 61.7
1995 534 30.1 17.7 64.8
1996 534 30.1 17.7 64.8
1997 543 31.4 17.3 66.3
1998 541 33.1 16.3 61
1999 555 32.1 17.3 72.4
2000 557 31.7 17.6 73.2
2001 582 33.4 17.4 74.9
2002 510 28.1 18.1 80.6
2003 510 28.1 18.1 80.6
2004 456 28.1 16.2 87.1
2005 445 25.0 17.8 85.6
2006 469 29.7 15.8 80.8
2007 429 29.6 14.5 90.9
2008 415 26.6 15.6 87.7
2009 401 26.9 14.9 90
2010 410 27.5 14.8 92.2
2011 408 27.8 14.6 92.6
2012 410 28.6 14.3 92.7
2013 410 25.3 16.1 94.1
2014 419 24.0 17.4 94.5
2015 397 26.0 15.2 100
2016 373 26.0 14.3 100
2017 449 32.1 13.9 100
2018 488 31.8 15.3 100
2019 481 32.8 14.6 100
2020 443 32.2 13.7 100
2021 429 24.3 17.6 100
2022 400 21.4 18.6 100
2023 389 30.6 12.7 100

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
1990 678 36.5 18.5 n/a
1991 657 36.8 17.8 n/a
1992 651 34.0 19.1 62.4
1993 614 35.1 17.5 62.5
1994 621 35.1 17.7 61.7
1995 534 30.1 17.7 64.8
1996 534 30.1 17.7 64.8
1997 543 31.4 17.3 66.3
1998 541 33.1 16.3 61
1999 555 32.1 17.3 72.4
2000 557 31.7 17.6 73.2
2001 582 33.4 17.4 74.9
2002 510 28.1 18.1 80.6
2003 510 28.1 18.1 80.6
2004 456 28.1 16.2 87.1
2005 445 25.0 17.8 85.6
2006 469 29.7 15.8 80.8
2007 429 29.6 14.5 90.9
2008 415 26.6 15.6 87.7
2009 401 26.9 14.9 90
2010 410 27.5 14.8 92.2
2011 408 27.8 14.6 92.6
2012 410 28.6 14.3 92.7
2013 410 25.3 16.1 94.1
2014 419 24.0 17.4 94.5
2015 397 26.0 15.2 100
2016 373 26.0 14.3 100
2017 449 32.1 13.9 100
2018 488 31.8 15.3 100
2019 481 32.8 14.6 100
2020 443 32.2 13.7 100
2021 429 24.3 17.6 100
2022 400 21.4 18.6 100
2023 389 30.6 12.7 100

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.
Finances

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 $813 (9.5%) $7,725 (90.5%) $8,538

Data source: Mississippi 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 238th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 332nd of 377 Elementary schools
 28.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton Elementary School)39.239.4
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton Municipal School District)39.239.4
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)52.126.8
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton Municipal School District)52.126.8
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Elementary School)42.332.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Municipal School District)42.332.7
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)45.12
 43.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton Municipal School District)45.12
 43.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Elementary School)34.934.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Municipal School District)34.934.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Elementary School)27.725
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Municipal School District)27.725
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Newton Elementary School)40.929.7
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Newton Municipal School District)40.929.7
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students481389
 19.1%
African American423352
 16.8%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander02
White3714
 62.2%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton Elementary School

Students at Newton Elementary School are 90% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% White.

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

Middle : N H Pilate Middle School
High : Newton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Newton Elementary School.

Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Mississippi elementary schools.


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