Enrollment
698
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130393002223
West Newton Elementary School — Covington, GA
Federal NCES profile for West Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newton County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Newton Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Newton Elementary School reports 698 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% above the Georgia average and 64% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 698 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newton County spends $14,629 per pupil district-wide, below the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 48.6% from the state, and 16.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Newton Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,629
per pupil, district-wide
— below Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 698 Top 59% in Georgia — larger than 41% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.0% +40% vs state
NCES ID 130393002223
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 698:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton County, which includes West Newton Elementary School.
$14,629
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.6%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,968
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 936
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
Similar other schools in Covington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Live Oak Elementary
Standard public school
936 students 19.4:1 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 16.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
663 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Middle Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
594 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in Covington, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Covington, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.