District Overview
Located in the rural remote community of Newton, Texas, Newton Independent School District (ISD) serves as a vital educational center for local families. Operating as an open, traditional public school district headquartered at 720 Rusk Street, Newton ISD oversees three operational campuses offering a comprehensive curriculum spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 934 students, fostering a diverse academic environment composed of 530 White, 301 Black, 55 multi-racial, and 45 Hispanic students, alongside representation from Asian and Native American backgrounds.

To ensure strong student support and academic achievement, Newton ISD maintains a substantial team of educators and operational personnel. The district employs approximately 182 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by over 33 instructional aides and 185 support staff members, bringing the total district workforce to more than 400 full-time equivalent professionals. This staffing structure provides individualized learning opportunities and robust institutional support across all grade levels. Families, community members, and educational researchers seeking additional information can visit the district online at www.newtonisd.net or contact the central office directly at (409) 420-6600.
3
Total Schools
934
Total Students
182.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWTON ISD
Demographic Student Count
White530
Hispanic45
Black301
Asian3
Two or More55
  • White
    530 (56.7%)
  • Black
    301 (32.2%)
  • Two or More
    55 (5.9%)
  • Hispanic
    45 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in NEWTON ISD
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:934*
Teachers (FTE):182.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.1
Schools in NEWTON ISD
Found 3 Schools
359 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th