- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, MS
Newton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280318001137
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, MS.
School address
District: Newton Municipal School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280318001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Newton Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 280318001137 · Newton, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (237 students)
Newton Elementary School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Newton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton Elementary School
367 students
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
237 students
- N H Pilate Mid
N H Pilate Middle School
178 students
What this shows Newton Elementary School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Elementary School compares
Newton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,799
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 75.5%
Two or More 18.0%
White 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Newton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Municipal School District reports $13,799 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| N H Pilate Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newton Elementary School
How many students attend Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, MS. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 22% 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 Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Newton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Elementary School is African American at 75.5% of enrollment, in Newton, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newton Municipal School District?
Besides Newton Elementary School, Newton Municipal School District also operates Newton High School (237 students) and N H Pilate Middle School (178 students). See the Newton Municipal School District district page for the complete list.