East Newton Elementary School
East Newton Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
East Newton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Newton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
East Newton Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Newton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Newton Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #463 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 37% |
| White | 56% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Eastside High School Math: 37% | Reading: 59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,518 student10
3.3 miles
10245 Eagle Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2920 3.3 9-12 1,518 - Mansfield Mansfield Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 51%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 443 students10
3.8 miles
45 E Third Ave
Mansfield, GA 30055
(770) 784-2948 3.8 PK-5 443 - Covington Indian Creek Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 968 students10
3.9 miles
11051 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6453 3.9 6-8 968 - Covington Middle Ridge Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 695 students10
4.9 miles
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463 4.9 PK-5 695 - Covington Fairview Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 494 students10
5.2 miles
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959 5.2 PK-5 494
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