- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, GA
West Newton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130393002223
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Newton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #10 of 12
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Newton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Newton Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 schools in Covington, GA.
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130393002223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Newton Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130393002223 · Covington, GA Other · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 16.6:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton High School (2,499 students)
West Newton Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Newton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton High Sc
Newton High School
2,499 students
- Alcovy High Sc
Alcovy High School
1,968 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,590 students
- Newton County
Newton County Theme School at Ficquett
1,095 students
- Live Oak Eleme 936
Live Oak Elementary
936 students
- This school 698
West Newton Elementary School
698 students
What this shows West Newton Elementary School reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Newton Elementary School compares
West Newton Elementary School 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
White 5.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, West Newton Elementary School is less 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 West Newton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alcovy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton County Theme School at Ficquett | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Newton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
South Salem Elementary School
Standard public school
855 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
721 students 16:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~698 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Newton Elementary School
How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has 698 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, GA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Newton Elementary School?
85.0% of students at West Newton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Newton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Newton Elementary School is African American at 72.3% of enrollment, in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 West Newton Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, West Newton Elementary School ranks #10 of 12 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 schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton County?
Besides West Newton Elementary School, 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.