Newman Elementary

newman.needham.k12.ma.us/main/

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newman Elementary School, located on Central Avenue in Needham, Massachusetts, is a prominent public institution serving students in the Needham Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment, emphasizing the development of the "whole child" through a blend of strong core academics, social-emotional learning, and community building. As part of a highly-regarded suburban school system, Newman is dedicated to preparing its students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and active participation in the classroom.

The school community is characterized by its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, Newman Elementary offers a variety of programs and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families looking for more detailed information on curriculum, school events, or administrative policies, the school maintains an official website at [newman.needham.k12.ma.us](http://newman.needham.k12.ma.us/main/).

696

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newman Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	496
Hispanic	59
Black	19
Asian	82
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
496 (71.3%)
Asian
82 (11.8%)
Hispanic
59 (8.5%)
Two or More
39 (5.6%)
Black
19 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Needham
Phone:	(781)455-0416
Website:	http://newman.needham.k12.ma.us/main/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 105