Newton School

243 VT Route 132
South Strafford, VT 05070

116 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Newton Elementary School, located in the rural community of South Strafford, Vermont, serves as a focal point for primary education in the region. As part of the local educational landscape, the school is known for fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes student growth, academic development, and a strong connection to the surrounding community. Its location on VT Route 132 reflects the school's role as a central resource for families in the South Strafford area, providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of young learners.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their academics and their peers. By utilizing its website as a primary communication tool, the institution ensures that parents and community members stay informed about school initiatives, events, and curriculum goals. Newton Elementary remains committed to the values of public education within Vermont, striving to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining the character and intimacy of a small-town schoolhouse.

116

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	4
Two or More	6

White
106 (91.4%)
Two or More
6 (5.2%)
Hispanic
4 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Strafford School District
Phone:	(802)765-4351
Website:	http://newtonschool.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	116
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
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 19

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 13

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 11