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Newtown-harris Elementary School

306 N Main
Newtown, MO 64667

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Newtown-harris Elementary School serves 41 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Newtown-harris Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Newtown-harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Newtown-harris Elementary School's student population of 41 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

41 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Newtown-harris Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Newtown-harris Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1594 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

21-39%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

13:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

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Black

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15%

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White

85%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

12%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.26

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newtown-Harris R-III School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newtown-harris Elementary School's ranking?

Newtown-harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

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

21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Newtown-harris Elementary School?

41 students attend Newtown-harris Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Newtown-harris Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Newtown-harris Elementary School?

Newtown-harris Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Newtown-harris Elementary School offer ?

Newtown-harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Newtown-harris Elementary School part of?

Newtown-harris Elementary School is part of Newtown-Harris R-III School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 41 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education