Overview
NEWTON EL is a public primary in NEWTON, Texas. The school enrolls 359 students. It is part of the NEWTON ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictNEWTON ISD
County48351
CityNEWTON
ZIP75966
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483273003614
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment359
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.8%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian32.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)