Newton Elementary School

www.nmsd.us/

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Newton, Mississippi, operating as part of the Newton Municipal School District. Situated at 301 W. Tatum Street, the school serves the local community by providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged students. As a core component of the district, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment designed to foster student development and prepare children for future academic success.

The school functions within the framework of the Newton Municipal School District, which emphasizes local educational standards and community-oriented schooling. Through its website at http://www.nmsd.us, the district provides resources, policy information, and updates regarding school operations to parents and stakeholders. Newton Elementary serves as a central hub for early childhood and primary education in the area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible public schooling to the residents of Newton, Mississippi.

367

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	3
Black	277
Asian	1
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	2

Black
277 (75.5%)
Two or More
66 (18.0%)
White
18 (4.9%)
Hispanic
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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 MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(601)683-3979
Website:	http://www.nmsd.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 39

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 66