How do these schools compare?
| Metric | South Salem Elementary School | West Newton Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Covington, GA | Covington, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 855 | 698 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | South Salem Elementary School | West Newton Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,013 | $14,013 |
| District | Newton County | Newton County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | South Salem Elementary School | West Newton Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13.3% | 5.0% |
| African American | 66.8% | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | South Salem Elementary School | West Newton Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 387:1 | 589:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.1% | 40.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.