Newton Public School District

District Overview
The Newton Public School District, located at 57 Trinity Street in Newton, New Jersey, is an active, traditional public school system providing a complete academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Situated in a fringe town environment within the broader New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, the district encompasses three operational schools designed to support local families. Operating as an independent public district rather than a charter school or component of a supervisory union, Newton delivers community-centered education that is easily accessible to families and researchers online at newtonnj.org or by phone at (973) 383-7392.

The district currently serves a student population of 1,527 pupils, including 802 male and 725 female learners. The student body reflects a diverse demographic composition, comprising 761 White, 567 Hispanic, 99 Black, 54 multiracial, and 42 Asian students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander representation. To foster academic development and ensure smooth operational functioning, the district maintains a substantial total staffing presence of 576.16 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated team includes 283.08 teacher FTEs, 47.86 instructional aide FTEs, and 245.22 support staff FTEs, offering strong instructional and operational guidance across all grade levels.
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Total Schools
1,527
Total Students
283.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White761
Hispanic567
Black99
Asian42
Two or More54
American Indian2
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    761 (49.8%)
  • Hispanic
    567 (37.1%)
  • Black
    99 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    54 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    42 (2.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newton Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,527*
Teachers (FTE):283.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in Newton Public School District
Found 3 Schools