East Newton Elementary School
Tel:
(770)784-2973
- East Newton Elementary School serves 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
East Newton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- East Newton Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 529 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Newton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Newton Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #578 out of 2,174 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 32% | 37% |
| White | 59% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Newton Elementary School is Eastside High School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Indian Creek Middle School (3.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mansfield Elementary School (3.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Eastside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1395 students
3.3 miles
10245 By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770)784-2920 3.3 9-12 1395 - Mansfield Mansfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 439 students
3.8 miles
45 E Third Ave
Mansfield, GA 30055
(770)784-2948 3.8 PK-5 439 - Covington Indian Creek Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 947 students
3.9 miles
11051 By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770)385-6453 3.9 6-8 947 - Covington Middle Ridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 751 students
4.9 miles
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770)385-6463 4.9 PK-5 751 - Covington Fairview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 513 students
5.2 miles
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)784-2959 5.2 PK-5 513
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