West Newton Elementary School

7529 Mooresville Rd
West Newton, IN 46183

559 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Newton Elementary School, located at 7529 Mooresville Road in West Newton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Decatur Township school district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on core competencies and leveraging modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

In addition to its academic curriculum, West Newton Elementary places a high value on creating a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work in partnership. The school typically offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting. With a focus on cultivating a sense of belonging and inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching experience that encourages students to become responsible, life-long learners.

559

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Newton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	87
Black	242
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

Black
242 (43.3%)
White
190 (34.0%)
Hispanic
87 (15.6%)
Two or More
35 (6.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MSD Decatur Township
Phone:	(317)856-5237
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	316
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 93