West Newton Elementary School
Tel:
(770)385-6472
- West Newton Elementary School serves 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- West Newton Elementary School's student population of 763 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 763 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Newton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Newton Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1499 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 15% |
| Black | 71% | 37% |
| White | 6% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Newton Elementary School is Salem High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
0.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6893 0.1 6-8 671 - Conyers Salem High School Grades: 9-12 | 1205 students
1.7 miles
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770)929-0176 1.7 9-12 1205 - Covington Liberty Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 933 students
2.2 miles
5225 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678)625-6617 2.2 6-8 933 - Conyers Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 855 students
2.3 miles
3205 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770)922-0139 2.3 6-8 855 - Covington South Salem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 904 students
2.3 miles
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)787-1330 2.3 PK-5 904
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