How do these schools compare?
| Metric | NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Decatur, MS | Decatur, MS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 882 | 768 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.7:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.7% | 51.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,169 | $12,169 |
| District | NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| African American | 23.2% | 21.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 0.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | NEWTON COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NEWTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 882:1 | 768:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.0% | 37.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 32 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.