Startown Elementary

startown.catawbaschools.net/

540 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Startown Elementary School, located in Newton, North Carolina, is a part of the Catawba County Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their studies, build positive relationships with peers, and prepare for their future educational journeys.

The school utilizes the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Catawba County school system to ensure students meet state benchmarks in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Startown Elementary strives to maintain a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the overall learning experience. By focusing on a well-rounded approach, the school aims to create a welcoming and safe environment that promotes lifelong learning and student success.

540

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Startown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	103
Black	32
Asian	60
Two or More	56

White
289 (53.5%)
Hispanic
103 (19.1%)
Asian
60 (11.1%)
Two or More
56 (10.4%)
Black
32 (5.9%)

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:	Catawba County Schools
Phone:	(828)464-1257
Website:	http://startown.catawbaschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 18

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 74