- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, NC
North Newton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Newton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370336001405
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Newton Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Newton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Newton Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newton, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
North Newton Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-12.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 370336001405 · Newton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 12.9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover High (724 students)
North Newton Elementary shrank from 445 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-12.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Newton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover High
724 students
- Newton-Conover
Newton-Conover Middle
559 students
- Shuford Elemen
Shuford Elementary
402 students
- This school
North Newton Elementary
388 students
- South Newton E
South Newton Elementary
328 students
- Discovery High 146
Discovery High School
146 students
What this shows North Newton Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Newton Elementary compares
North Newton Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,359
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 29.9%
African American 11.6%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 10.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, North Newton Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Conover City Schools reports $12,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Newton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Conover High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton-Conover Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shuford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Newton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Newton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Newton
3 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Newton Elementary
How many students attend North Newton Elementary?
North Newton Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Newton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Newton Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 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 North Newton Elementary?
67.6% of students at North Newton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Newton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Newton Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in Newton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Newton Elementary?
North Newton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Newton Elementary rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Newton Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newton, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Conover City Schools?
Besides North Newton Elementary, Newton Conover City Schools also operates Newton-Conover High (724 students), Newton-Conover Middle (559 students), and Shuford Elementary (402 students). See the Newton Conover City Schools district page for the complete list.