Newton County Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Decatur, MS Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (62)
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Newton County Elementary School
Decatur, MS 39327
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (62)
882
Students
57.9
Teachers
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
(601)635-2956
Phone
http://www.newton.k12.ms.us
Website

Newton County Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Decatur, MISSISSIPPI, operated by the NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 882 students enrolled; a 15.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
882.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 93% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.24:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
61.8%
State avg: 80.4%
▼ 23% better
School Details
School Name
Newton County Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
280315001222
State School ID
MS-5100-5100006
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
15881 Highway 15
City
Decatur
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39327
County
Newton County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2803
State Leg. Upper
28031
State Leg. Lower
28078
Latitude
32.44637
Longitude
-89.10554
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
882
Total Students
👩‍🏫
57.9
Teachers FTE
📐
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
57.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)57.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 545 61.8%
Not Applicable 204 23.1%
District Info
District Name
NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEAID
2803150
State LEA ID
MS-5100
Phone
(601)635-2317
Website
http://www.newton.k12.ms.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
DECATUR
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$25,512K
Federal Revenue
$8,621K
State Revenue
$11,651K
Local Revenue
$5,240K
Total Expenditure
$26,659K
Instruction Exp.
$11,752K
Support Services
$6,555K
Other Current Exp.
$1,759K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Newton County Elementary School

1
NEWTON COUNTY VOC COMPLEX
Decatur · Other
0.2 mi
2
EAST CENTRAL ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
Decatur · Other
1.1 mi
3
Newton County High School
Decatur · High
1.7 mi
4
Union Middle School
Union · Middle
8.4 mi
5
Union High School
UNION · High
8.6 mi
6
Union Elementary School
Union · Elementary
8.6 mi
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Newton County Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?
882 students are enrolled at Newton County Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Newton County Elementary School have?
Newton County Elementary School has 57.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Newton County Elementary School serve?
Newton County Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Newton County Elementary School a charter school?
Newton County Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Newton County Elementary School located in?
Newton County Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Newton County Elementary School belong to?
Newton County Elementary School is part of the NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district.
How much does NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
The NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT district spends approximately $30,225,624 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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