Newton Elementary School
Tel:
(334)299-3581
- Newton Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Newton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Newton Elementary School's student population of 232 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 232 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newton Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #159 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 15% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newton Elementary School is Dale Co High School (5.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Dale Middle School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Dale Middle School (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pinckard South Dale Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 420 students
3.1 miles
309 Randolph Street
Pinckard, AL 36371
(334)983-3077 3.1 5-8 420 - Midland City Midland City Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 411 students
5.2 miles
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-1252 5.2 K-4 411 - Midland City Dale Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 481 students
5.5 miles
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-3541 5.5 9-12 481 - Daleville A M Windham Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 523 students
6.8 miles
200 Heritage Drive
Daleville, AL 36322
(334)598-4466 6.8 K-6 523 - Daleville Daleville High School Grades: 7-12 | 481 students
6.8 miles
626 N Daleville Ave
Daleville, AL 36322
(334)598-4461 6.8 7-12 481
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