Newton County Elementary School

www.newton.k12.ms.us

882 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Newton County Elementary School, located in Decatur, Mississippi, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Newton County School District. Situated on Highway 15, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. Its mission typically centers on building strong academic skills, promoting character development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school through a comprehensive curriculum and active teacher engagement.

Beyond academics, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes the importance of a partnership between educators, students, and parents. By utilizing resources and maintaining a presence in the local Decatur area, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the intellectual and social-emotional needs of its student body. For specific information regarding current school policies, events, or administrative updates, the school’s official website remains the primary resource for families and community members.

882

Total Students

57.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton County Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	601
Hispanic	26
Black	205
Asian	14
Two or More	14
American Indian	22

White
601 (68.1%)
Black
205 (23.2%)
Hispanic
26 (2.9%)
American Indian
22 (2.5%)
Asian
14 (1.6%)
Two or More
14 (1.6%)

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:	NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)635-2956
Website:	http://www.newton.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	882
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	456
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 57

Kindergarten 132

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 105