Newton County Elementary School

Public PK, KG-6

 15881 Highway 15
       Decatur, MS  39327


(601) 635-2956

District: Newton County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 376 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,659 Help


Students who attend Newton County Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Newton County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  877

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
African American:
22.5%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.7% Help


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Compare Details Newton County Elementary School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70%), African American (22.5%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Compare Newton County Elementary School employs 69.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton County Elementary School is $7,659.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Newton County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newton County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton County School District 12th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 57.16 173rd 394 56.1%
2009 69.58 107th 392 72.7%
2010 78.59 68th 403 83.1%
2011 81.41 60th 418 85.6%
2012 78.49 74th 414 82.1%
2013 85.07 46th 408 88.7%
2014 77.12 71st 394 82.0%
2015 77.96 66th 402 83.6%
2016 75.18 82nd 394 79.2%
2017 79.97 65th 406 84.0%
2018 82.66 51st 404 87.4%
2019 82.95 56th 397 85.9%
2021 90.69 25th 381 93.4%
2022 78.46 71st 382 81.4%
2023 86.87 32nd 377 91.5%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newton County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 417 183 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 513 210 0 0 29 n/a n/a 0 752
1994 598 249 0 0 44 n/a n/a 0 891
1995 624 241 0 3 18 n/a n/a 0 886
1996 624 241 0 3 18 n/a n/a 0 886
1997 619 262 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 895
1998 616 264 0 0 14 n/a n/a 0 894
1999 629 276 0 4 17 n/a n/a 0 926
2000 667 279 2 4 16 n/a n/a 0 968
2001 696 286 3 8 18 n/a n/a 0 1011
2002 619 240 2 13 13 n/a n/a 0 887
2003 619 240 2 13 13 n/a n/a 0 887
2004 643 231 0 10 15 n/a n/a 0 899
2005 661 216 1 15 19 n/a n/a 0 912
2006 672 209 0 18 26 n/a n/a 0 925
2007 688 196 0 15 18 n/a n/a 0 917
2008 699 192 1 9 14 n/a n/a 0 915
2009 675 207 1 19 14 0 0 0 916
2010 700 201 3 19 21 0 2 0 946
2011 691 175 3 17 21 0 2 0 909
2012 662 178 6 18 18 0 1 0 883
2013 630 176 6 20 27 0 2 0 861
2014 611 198 4 22 27 0 4 0 866
2015 626 204 4 28 29 1 0 0 892
2016 597 194 2 24 30 0 0 0 847
2017 587 202 4 25 31 1 0 0 850
2018 586 195 5 25 25 1 0 0 837
2019 601 185 10 20 25 1 0 0 842
2020 568 167 10 14 22 2 4 0 787
2021 476 142 14 12 25 2 6 0 677
2022 630 192 15 20 22 2 8 0 889
2023 614 197 16 18 17 1 14 0 877

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 617 29.6 20.8 44.7
1993 752 36.1 20.8 46.1
1994 891 43.1 20.7 44.8
1995 886 48.6 18.2 43.2
1996 886 48.6 18.2 43.2
1997 895 48.9 18.3 46
1998 894 49.0 18.2 47.5
1999 926 48.4 19.1 55
2000 968 52.5 18.4 57.3
2001 1011 54.1 18.7 58.5
2002 887 54.3 16.3 56.8
2003 887 54.3 16.3 56.8
2004 899 55.0 16.3 56.1
2005 912 54.5 16.7 55.6
2006 925 54.5 17.0 55.9
2007 917 56.1 16.3 52.5
2008 915 54.3 16.9 55.2
2009 916 57.9 15.8 55.9
2010 946 53.8 17.5 53.3
2011 909 56.6 16.0 59.4
2012 883 56.4 15.6 60.5
2013 861 58.6 14.6 59
2014 866 56.5 15.3 61
2015 892 60.0 14.8 57.4
2016 847 61.0 13.8 60.8
2017 850 60.4 14.0 59.5
2018 837 60.5 13.8 57.3
2019 842 60.5 13.9 59.9
2020 787 60.0 13.1 57.1
2021 677 57.2 11.8 99.6
2022 889 61.2 14.5 99.7
2023 877 69.2 12.6 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 617 29.6 20.8 44.7
1993 752 36.1 20.8 46.1
1994 891 43.1 20.7 44.8
1995 886 48.6 18.2 43.2
1996 886 48.6 18.2 43.2
1997 895 48.9 18.3 46
1998 894 49.0 18.2 47.5
1999 926 48.4 19.1 55
2000 968 52.5 18.4 57.3
2001 1011 54.1 18.7 58.5
2002 887 54.3 16.3 56.8
2003 887 54.3 16.3 56.8
2004 899 55.0 16.3 56.1
2005 912 54.5 16.7 55.6
2006 925 54.5 17.0 55.9
2007 917 56.1 16.3 52.5
2008 915 54.3 16.9 55.2
2009 916 57.9 15.8 55.9
2010 946 53.8 17.5 53.3
2011 909 56.6 16.0 59.4
2012 883 56.4 15.6 60.5
2013 861 58.6 14.6 59
2014 866 56.5 15.3 61
2015 892 60.0 14.8 57.4
2016 847 61.0 13.8 60.8
2017 850 60.4 14.0 59.5
2018 837 60.5 13.8 57.3
2019 842 60.5 13.9 59.9
2020 787 60.0 13.1 57.1
2021 677 57.2 11.8 99.6
2022 889 61.2 14.5 99.7
2023 877 69.2 12.6 99.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton County Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,202 (15.7%) $6,458 (84.3%) $7,659

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton County Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 377 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton County Elementary School)71.983.1
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton County School District)71.983.1
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton County Elementary School)63.669.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton County School District)63.669.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County Elementary School)66.963
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County School District)66.963
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton County Elementary School)64.871.8
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton County School District)64.871.8
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County Elementary School)53.279.6
 26.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County School District)53.279.6
 26.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)4351.9
 8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newton County Elementary School)59.465.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton County School District)59.465.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)38.944.3
 5.4%
5th Grade Science (Newton County Elementary School)65.881.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Science (Newton County School District)65.881.3
 15.5%
   5th Grade Science (Mississippi)55.964.3
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students842877
 4.2%
African American185197
 6.5%
American Indian2517
 32%
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic2018
 10%
Pacific Islander11
White601614
 2.2%
Two or More Races014
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%99.7%
 39.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newton County Elementary School

Students who attend Newton County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Newton County High School

Yes. Newton County Elementary School ranks in the top 8.5% of Mississippi elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 877 students attended Newton County Elementary School.

Students at Newton County Elementary School are 70% White, 22% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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