Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Newton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newton Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
16%
32%
White
73%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Elementary School's ranking?
Newton Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Newton Elementary School often compared to?
Newton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A M Windham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Newton Elementary School?
279 students attend Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Newton Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newton Elementary School offer ?
Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Newton Elementary School part of?
Newton Elementary School is part of Dale County School District.
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