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Newton Elementary School

523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352

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Newton Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Newton Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Newton Elementary School's student population of 291 students has grown by 25% over five school years.

The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2022

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

291 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Newton Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Newton Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#106 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Newton Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

15%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Newton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

75%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Newton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.41

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Newton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

62%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dale County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newton Elementary School's ranking?

Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Newton Elementary School?

291 students attend Newton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Newton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Elementary School?

Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Newton Elementary School offer ?

Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Newton Elementary School part of?

Newton Elementary School is part of Dale County School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

SPRING BREAK

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

STUDENTS Last Day

May 25, 2023 (Thursday)

Teachers Last Day

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 291 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education