North Newton Elementary

Summary:

North Newton Elementary is a public elementary school in Newton, North Carolina, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Newton Conover City Schools district.

North Newton Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, particularly in mathematics. The school has a diverse student population, with strong performance among Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. North Newton Elementary ranks highly for these subgroups, outpacing many other schools in the region. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools in the Catawba County Schools district.

While several other schools in the Newton Conover City Schools district, such as Shuford Elementary and Claremont Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, North Newton Elementary stands out for its consistent improvement over the years and its ability to support the success of its diverse student population, particularly Hispanic and ELL students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 221 West 26th St
       Newton, NC  28658-2927


(828) 464-2631

District: Newton Conover City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
534th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,113 Help


Students who attend North Newton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Newton-Conover Middle
High:    Newton-Conover High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.1%
White:
27.4%
Two or more races:
11.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Newton Elementary ranks better than 64.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Newton Conover City Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details North Newton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newton Conover City Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.1%), White (27.4%), two or more races (11.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Newton Elementary is 14.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Newton Conover City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Newton Elementary is $9,113. 1 elementary schools in the Newton Conover City Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Newton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Newton Elementary 534th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See North Newton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Newton Conover City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Conover City Schools 74th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Newton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.25 821st 1276 35.7%
2007 25.98 1076th 1293 16.8%
2008 32.32 977th 1324 26.2%
2009 41.17 899th 1354 33.6%
2010 57.12 661st 1363 51.5%
2011 49.84 795th 1381 42.4%
2012 54.80 692nd 1388 50.1%
2013 36.27 920th 1403 34.4%
2014 36.08 914th 1390 34.2%
2015 39.79 917th 1440 36.3%
2016 41.70 899th 1425 36.9%
2017 43.11 874th 1429 38.8%
2018 37.70 960th 1434 33.1%
2019 26.72 1151st 1473 21.9%
2021 50.52 709th 1489 52.4%
2022 54.84 662nd 1514 56.3%
2023 60.78 563rd 1502 62.5%
2024 62.50 534th 1505 64.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.23 13th 154 91.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 206th 421 51.1%
2019 34.45 354th 497 28.8%
2021 58.77 96th 385 75.1%
2022 61.71 111th 485 77.1%
2023 64.35 109th 514 78.8%
2024 57.43 162nd 533 69.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.26 203rd 801 74.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.01 585th 1332 56.1%
2019 41.32 860th 1361 36.8%
2021 68.69 277th 1329 79.2%
2022 72.07 254th 1366 81.4%
2023 73.15 270th 1437 81.2%
2024 73.78 255th 1450 82.4%
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Rank History for Female students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 979th 1405 30.3%
2019 28.17 1112th 1424 21.9%
2021 45.95 736th 1440 48.9%
2022 51.51 695th 1458 52.3%
2023 52.73 689th 1459 52.8%
2024 57.41 595th 1455 59.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.64 404th 897 55.0%
2019 41.00 506th 878 42.4%
2021 23.44 563rd 646 12.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.22 62nd 582 89.3%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 909th 1413 35.7%
2019 27.21 1139th 1430 20.3%
2021 53.29 640th 1444 55.7%
2022 57.13 611th 1464 58.3%
2023 66.89 427th 1461 70.8%
2024 66.07 452nd 1464 69.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.64 69th 106 34.9%
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Rank History for African American students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.26 579th 927 37.5%
2022 56.17 328th 927 64.6%
2024 45.06 495th 924 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.27 580th 851 31.8%
2019 24.25 744th 865 14.0%
2021 59.36 266th 843 68.4%
2022 69.54 183rd 893 79.5%
2023 69.69 190th 915 79.2%
2024 70.90 191st 951 79.9%
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Rank History for White students at North Newton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.44 974th 1178 17.3%
2019 20.92 1051st 1183 11.2%
2021 44.14 660th 1172 43.7%
2022 49.73 615th 1194 48.5%
2023 54.36 555th 1183 53.1%
2024 62.89 411th 1166 64.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

North Newton Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for North Newton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 311 63 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 290 65 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 284 65 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 290 66 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1992 283 61 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 305 64 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 300 65 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 280 65 17 38 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 280 65 17 38 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 269 69 26 36 2 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 239 68 36 43 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 232 79 25 54 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 204 96 26 48 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2001 182 91 30 62 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2002 180 82 30 70 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 180 82 30 70 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 165 111 23 71 5 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 180 73 29 85 2 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 209 83 28 97 2 n/a n/a 0 419
2007 213 51 27 130 1 n/a n/a 24 446
2008 202 53 20 129 0 n/a n/a 28 432
2009 186 92 27 144 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 198 86 20 147 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2011 192 53 19 163 0 0 34 0 461
2012 191 57 20 180 0 0 30 0 478
2013 174 54 23 192 0 0 35 0 478
2014 193 62 28 169 0 0 33 0 485
2015 194 69 35 165 1 0 25 0 489
2016 194 66 40 162 1 0 25 0 488
2017 191 68 49 166 1 0 34 0 509
2018 176 68 44 178 0 0 41 0 507
2019 160 63 42 191 0 0 42 0 498
2020 155 65 40 194 1 0 40 0 495
2021 133 52 37 175 1 0 38 0 436
2022 133 53 50 170 0 0 45 0 451
2023 122 51 46 174 0 0 52 0 445

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 North Newton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 24.0 15.7 28
1989 361 26.0 13.8 38.2
1990 354 26.0 13.6 39.8
1991 363 26.0 13.9 38.8
1992 352 26.0 13.5 29.8
1993 381 30.0 12.7 30.7
1994 387 24.0 16.1 34.1
1995 400 23.0 17.4 35
1996 400 23.0 17.4 35
1997 402 23.0 17.5 38.3
1998 386 26.0 14.8 44.8
1999 392 26.0 15.1 53.3
2000 376 26.0 14.5 57.2
2001 367 26.0 14.1 60.5
2002 365 26.0 14.0 63.6
2003 365 26.0 14.0 63.6
2004 375 29.0 12.9 64.3
2005 369 29.0 12.7 65.6
2006 419 29.0 14.4 25.8
2007 446 n/a n/a 66.4
2008 432 26.8 16.1 n/a
2009 449 27.0 16.6 70.4
2010 451 25.7 17.5 71.8
2011 461 26.0 17.7 80.3
2012 478 29.5 16.2 80.1
2013 478 30.4 15.7 82.4
2014 485 30.5 15.9 81.4
2015 489 30.0 16.3 82
2016 488 33.0 14.7 78.3
2017 509 30.9 16.4 79.6
2018 507 30.9 16.3 75.3
2019 498 29.4 16.9 71.1
2020 495 30.4 16.2 68.7
2021 436 33.9 12.8 62.6
2022 451 32.9 13.6 65
2023 445 30.4 14.5 73.7

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 North Newton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 24.0 15.7 28
1989 361 26.0 13.8 38.2
1990 354 26.0 13.6 39.8
1991 363 26.0 13.9 38.8
1992 352 26.0 13.5 29.8
1993 381 30.0 12.7 30.7
1994 387 24.0 16.1 34.1
1995 400 23.0 17.4 35
1996 400 23.0 17.4 35
1997 402 23.0 17.5 38.3
1998 386 26.0 14.8 44.8
1999 392 26.0 15.1 53.3
2000 376 26.0 14.5 57.2
2001 367 26.0 14.1 60.5
2002 365 26.0 14.0 63.6
2003 365 26.0 14.0 63.6
2004 375 29.0 12.9 64.3
2005 369 29.0 12.7 65.6
2006 419 29.0 14.4 25.8
2007 446 n/a n/a 66.4
2008 432 26.8 16.1 n/a
2009 449 27.0 16.6 70.4
2010 451 25.7 17.5 71.8
2011 461 26.0 17.7 80.3
2012 478 29.5 16.2 80.1
2013 478 30.4 15.7 82.4
2014 485 30.5 15.9 81.4
2015 489 30.0 16.3 82
2016 488 33.0 14.7 78.3
2017 509 30.9 16.4 79.6
2018 507 30.9 16.3 75.3
2019 498 29.4 16.9 71.1
2020 495 30.4 16.2 68.7
2021 436 33.9 12.8 62.6
2022 451 32.9 13.6 65
2023 445 30.4 14.5 73.7

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 North Newton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,522 (16.7%) $7,591 (83.3%) $9,113

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Newton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1151st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 40.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Newton Elementary)45.374.3
 29%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton Conover City Schools)63.663.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (North Newton Elementary)3647.3
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Newton Conover City Schools)4939.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Newton Elementary)4164.6
 23.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton Conover City Schools)55.261.2
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (North Newton Elementary)5344.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Newton Conover City Schools)61.854.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Newton Elementary)36.474.2
 37.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton Conover City Schools)59.665.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (North Newton Elementary)45.548.5
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Newton Conover City Schools)55.850.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (North Newton Elementary)71.665.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Newton Conover City Schools)75.864.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498445
 10.6%
African American6351
 19%
American Indian00
Asian4246
 9.5%
Hispanic191174
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White160122
 23.8%
Two or More Races4252
 23.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.1%73.7%
 2.6%


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North Newton Elementary ranks 534th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Newton-Conover Middle
High : Newton-Conover High

Students at North Newton Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 27% White, 12% Two or more races, 11% African American, 10% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 445 students attended North Newton Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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