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
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👥 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

Covington, GA 30014
District: Newton County · Georgia

NCES ID 130393003920 Verify on NCES CCD record →

CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24

+48 students YoY

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).

Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.7 across the same CCD years.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).

Steady CCD campus

+48 students YoY 130393003920 · Covington, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD

1,095 enr · 20.7:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 43

Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett held near 1,025 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.3 → 59.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett in the enrollment neighbourhood

Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers

students

What this shows Newton County Theme School at Ficquett reports 1,095 students on the CCD universe file.

Source U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data (Public School Universe) As of 2024-25

How Newton County Theme School at Ficquett compares

Newton County Theme School at Ficquett held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology

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
$14,013
per pupil, district-wide - below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.

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

District finance for Newton County reports $14,013 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.

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

Newton County · 5 sibling schools

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Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,095 students)

Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)

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. CCD year-over-year: 977 (2022-23) → 1,025 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).

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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.

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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2022-23) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

All federal data sources used on this page

Full source list and how we compute each figure: methodology page.

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