Newton County Elementary School
Decatur, MS · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Newton County Elementary School is a middle school in Decatur, MS with 877 students enrolled and a 32% proficiency rate. Part of Newton County School District. NCES data from the U.S. Department of Education.
About This School
Newton County Elementary School is a middle school located in Decatur, Mississippi. The school serves 877 students in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
According to EDFacts assessment data, 32% of students meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community.
Newton County Elementary School is part of the Newton County School District in Mississippi. The school receives Title I federal funding.
How This School Compares
Newton County Elementary School has 877 students enrolled, making it larger than the average school in Newton County School District (844 students). Its 32% proficiency rate is 3 percentage points below the district average of 35%. Compared to the Mississippi state average of 30%, the school performs 2 points higher. With a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers smaller class sizes than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Newton County Elementary School has 877 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
According to EDFacts data, 32% of students at Newton County Elementary School meet grade-level proficiency standards in combined math and reading assessments.
Newton County Elementary School is part of the Newton County School District in Decatur, Mississippi. You can view all schools in this district on the district page.
All data on this page comes from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and EDFacts assessment results. These are official federal datasets published by the U.S. Department of Education.
School profiles are built from NCES directory data and EDFacts assessment results. Proficiency rates reflect combined math and reading performance. Graduation rates are reported for high schools with available data.