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Newtown Elementary School

Summary:

Newtown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 582 students in grades K-6 in the Council Rock School District in Newtown, PA. The school has consistently ranked highly in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in recent years.

Newtown Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subjects. In 2023-2024, 79.2% of Newtown students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 66.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking 45th out of 1,488 PA elementary schools for female students and 52nd out of 1,084 for disabled students. Additionally, Newtown Elementary maintains very low dropout rates and spends more per student than the state average, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8.

While Newtown Elementary outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools within the Council Rock School District, such as Goodnoe Elementary and Wrightstown Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting the district as a whole is providing high-quality education. The school's higher spending per student compared to the state average may contribute to its strong academic outcomes, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1 Wrights Rd
       Newtown, PA  18940

(215) 944-2200

District: Council Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
73rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,952 Help


Students who attend Newtown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Newtown Middle School
High:    Council Rock High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.8%
Asian:
17.0%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newtown Elementary School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Council Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.82. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Asian (17%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newtown Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newtown Elementary School is $19,952. 5 elementary schools in the Council Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newtown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newtown Elementary School 73rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Newtown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Council Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Council Rock School District 53rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newtown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.39 291st 1302 77.6%
2004 77.51 289th 1308 77.9%
2005 81.38 155th 1299 88.1%
2006 83.71 121st 1545 92.2%
2007 83.68 141st 1555 90.9%
2008 80.55 199th 1551 87.2%
2009 77.31 270th 1549 82.6%
2010 75.27 334th 1579 78.8%
2011 71.75 447th 1597 72.0%
2012 76.02 351st 1599 78.0%
2013 75.83 355th 1519 76.6%
2014 81.29 182nd 1467 87.6%
2015 84.63 171st 1474 88.4%
2016 85.57 151st 1554 90.3%
2017 86.33 142nd 1547 90.8%
2018 86.23 144th 1530 90.6%
2019 87.21 123rd 1544 92.0%
2021 85.15 160th 1433 88.8%
2022 91.43 67th 1534 95.6%
2023 92.22 56th 1534 96.3%
2024 90.82 73rd 1526 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.98 45th 1488 97.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.11 52nd 1084 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.88 116th 1495 92.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.57 40th 160 75.0%
2024 69.63 64th 168 61.9%
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Rank History for White students at Newtown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.86 100th 1236 91.9%
2024 84.77 125th 1229 89.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Newtown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 656 7 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1996 656 7 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1997 715 14 32 5 2 n/a n/a 0 768
1998 724 10 36 9 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1999 744 9 33 4 3 n/a n/a 0 793
2000 747 14 36 2 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 764 14 47 4 0 n/a n/a 0 829
2002 763 13 64 7 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2003 763 13 64 7 0 n/a n/a 0 847
2004 717 14 78 6 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2005 707 12 96 7 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 701 10 97 5 0 n/a n/a 0 813
2007 660 10 107 7 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2008 598 10 121 8 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2009 548 10 122 8 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2010 533 8 103 6 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2011 547 5 99 15 1 0 0 0 667
2012 515 5 109 28 2 1 0 0 660
2013 521 7 105 26 1 0 0 0 660
2014 525 8 97 31 1 0 0 0 662
2015 523 15 94 30 3 0 0 0 665
2016 623 12 108 37 3 0 0 0 783
2017 602 16 116 37 2 0 0 0 773
2018 601 15 125 36 0 0 5 0 782
2019 546 17 115 35 0 0 13 0 726
2020 514 9 111 21 1 0 16 0 672
2021 467 7 100 17 1 0 24 0 616
2022 443 6 95 23 1 0 22 0 590
2023 415 5 106 24 1 0 31 0 582
2024 409 5 98 24 1 0 41 0 578

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 Newtown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 695 35.0 19.9 n/a
1996 695 35.0 19.9 n/a
1997 768 34.0 22.6 n/a
1998 781 44.0 17.8 n/a
1999 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
2000 799 39.5 20.2 2
2001 829 45.0 18.4 1
2002 847 50.5 16.8 2.8
2003 847 50.5 16.8 2.8
2004 815 49.7 16.4 1.5
2005 822 53.0 15.5 2.9
2006 813 48.4 16.8 3.3
2007 784 44.1 17.8 2.4
2008 737 47.8 15.4 2
2009 688 48.1 14.3 2.2
2010 650 46.0 14.1 3.1
2011 667 44.5 14.9 4.9
2012 660 46.2 14.2 5.8
2013 660 45.6 14.4 6.4
2014 662 44.3 14.9 8
2015 665 40.0 16.6 9.8
2016 783 48.0 16.3 8.9
2017 773 50.4 15.3 9.3
2018 782 48.0 16.2 9.6
2019 726 46.1 15.7 9.2
2020 672 44.4 15.1 8
2021 616 43.0 14.3 9.7
2022 590 41.4 14.2 9.5
2023 582 41.9 13.8 11.3
2024 578 43.1 13.4 10.7

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 Newtown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 695 35.0 19.9 n/a
1996 695 35.0 19.9 n/a
1997 768 34.0 22.6 n/a
1998 781 44.0 17.8 n/a
1999 793 43.0 18.4 n/a
2000 799 39.5 20.2 2
2001 829 45.0 18.4 1
2002 847 50.5 16.8 2.8
2003 847 50.5 16.8 2.8
2004 815 49.7 16.4 1.5
2005 822 53.0 15.5 2.9
2006 813 48.4 16.8 3.3
2007 784 44.1 17.8 2.4
2008 737 47.8 15.4 2
2009 688 48.1 14.3 2.2
2010 650 46.0 14.1 3.1
2011 667 44.5 14.9 4.9
2012 660 46.2 14.2 5.8
2013 660 45.6 14.4 6.4
2014 662 44.3 14.9 8
2015 665 40.0 16.6 9.8
2016 783 48.0 16.3 8.9
2017 773 50.4 15.3 9.3
2018 782 48.0 16.2 9.6
2019 726 46.1 15.7 9.2
2020 672 44.4 15.1 8
2021 616 43.0 14.3 9.7
2022 590 41.4 14.2 9.5
2023 582 41.9 13.8 11.3
2024 578 43.1 13.4 10.7

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 Newtown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (1.0%) $16,082 (99.0%) $16,252
2020 $105 (0.6%) $18,031 (99.4%) $18,137
2021 $219 (0.9%) $25,318 (99.1%) $25,537
2022 $294 (1.5%) $19,658 (98.5%) $19,952

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newtown 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 123rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Newtown Elementary School)81.586.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newtown Elementary School)82.579.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Newtown Elementary School)83.285.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Newtown Elementary School)97.193.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newtown Elementary School)89.177.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Newtown Elementary School)61.475.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newtown Elementary School)67.878.8
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Newtown Elementary School)79.777.8
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newtown Elementary School)86.784.7
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Newtown Elementary School)76.481
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Newtown Elementary School)97.193.6
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newtown Elementary School)81.780.3
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students726582
 19.8%
African American175
 70.6%
American Indian01
Asian115106
 7.8%
Hispanic3524
 31.4%
Pacific Islander00
White546415
 24%
Two or More Races1331
 138.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%11.3%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Newtown Elementary School

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

Middle : Newtown Middle School
High : Council Rock High School North

Yes! Newtown Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 73rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Newtown Elementary School are 71% White, 17% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 578 students attended Newtown Elementary School.


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