South Newton Elementary School

306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658

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Tel: (828) 464-4061

sne.newton-conover.org

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

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

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

42%

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

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

47%

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

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

30%

19%

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

Black

15%

25%

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

White

36%

46%

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

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

13%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.69

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

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

59%

49%

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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newton Conover City Schools School District

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