Enrollment
1,095
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Covington, GA
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Federal NCES profile for Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130393003920
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 21
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton County Theme School at Ficquett ranks #2 of 21 public schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393003920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton County Theme School at Ficquett compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is a mid-sized elementary school in Covington, Georgia, enrolling 1,095 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,095 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 263 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (39%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students) and Alcovy High School (1,968 students) alongside Newton County Theme School at Ficquett.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newton County Theme School at Ficquett compares
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,095
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton County, which includes Newton County Theme School at Ficquett.
$12,938
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newton County Theme School at Ficquett Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton County Theme School at Ficquett's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,095 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
How many students attend Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett has 1,095 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Covington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is 20.7:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?
22.6% of students at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?
The largest demographic group at Newton County Theme School at Ficquett is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Covington, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton County Theme School at Ficquett?
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton County Theme School at Ficquett rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton County Theme School at Ficquett ranks #2 of 21 public schools in Covington, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Covington on the city page.
Is Newton County Theme School at Ficquett a good school?
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides Newton County Theme School at Ficquett, Newton County also operates Newton High School (2,499 students), Alcovy High School (1,968 students), and Eastside High School (1,590 students). See the Newton County district page for the complete list.
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