306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
South Newton Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
South Newton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina 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 35-39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in NC
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

South Newton Elementary School's student population of 343 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

South Newton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Newton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#1690 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
30%
19%
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Black
15%
25%
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White
36%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Newton Elementary School's ranking?

South Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are South Newton Elementary School often compared to?

South Newton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Balls Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?

343 students attend South Newton Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of South Newton Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.

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

South Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does South Newton Elementary School offer ?

South Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is South Newton Elementary School part of?

South Newton Elementary School is part of Newton Conover City Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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