- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, NC
South Newton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Newton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370336001404
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Newton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Newton Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newton, NC.
School address
District: Newton Conover City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370336001404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
South Newton Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 370336001404 · Newton, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton-Conover High (724 students)
South Newton Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South 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
- North Newton E
North Newton Elementary
388 students
- This school
South Newton Elementary
328 students
- Discovery High 146
Discovery High School
146 students
What this shows South Newton Elementary reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Newton Elementary compares
South 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, South 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 South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shuford Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North 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 South 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
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Newton Elementary
How many students attend South Newton Elementary?
South Newton Elementary has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, NC. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 9% 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 South Newton Elementary?
67.1% of students at South Newton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Newton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Newton Elementary is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Newton, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Newton Elementary?
South Newton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 South Newton Elementary rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Elementary ranks #2 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 South 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.