Newton County Elementary School
Regular School · Decatur, MS
Newton County Elementary School is a regular school school in Decatur, Mississippi, serving grades PK–06 with 882 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 601 | 68% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 23% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 26 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 2% |
| Asian | 14 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 2% |
| Total enrollment | 882 | 447M / 435F |
English Language Learners: 30 (3% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% +27.3pp | 35.7% | 345 |
| Reading Proficiency | 59.0% +23.7pp | 35.3% | 347 |
| Science Proficiency | 70-74% | — | 120 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 882 | 100% |
Contact & Location
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
Phone: (601)635-2956
http://www.newton.k12.ms.usOther Schools in District
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 39327) → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Mississippi teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
280315001222
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD