- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, MS
Newton County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newton County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280315001222
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 882
- students enrolled
Newton County Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Newton County School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280315001222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Newton County Elementary School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 68.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 280315001222 · Decatur, MS Other · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 12.8:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton County High School (768 students)
Newton County Elementary School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 823 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 69.3 → 68.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
How Newton County Elementary School compares
Newton County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 33% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 882 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 247 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 60 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Newton County Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton County School District reports $11,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Decatur
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~882 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton County Elementary School
How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?
Newton County Elementary School has 882 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, MS. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 823 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton County Elementary School?
53.7% of students at Newton County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newton County Elementary School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Decatur, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton County Elementary School?
Newton County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Newton County School District?
Besides Newton County Elementary School, Newton County School District also operates Newton County High School (768 students). See the Newton County School District district page for the complete list.