publicmiddlePK-6

Newton County Elementary School

15881 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327, United States

+1 (601) 635-2956

http://www.newton.k12.ms.us

5.8

Overall Rating

Location

Loading map...

Newton County Elementary School Overview

About This School

Newton County Elementary School is a public middle in Decatur, Mississippi, serving 882 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 56% in ELA and 59% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 57 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $53,156. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 68% White, 23% Black, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 2% Two or More Races.

882

Total Students

PK-6

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

57 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts56%

Mathematics59%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Newton County

Students per Counselor

882:1

Newton County Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

56%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 52%State Avg: 40%

59%

Mathematics

City Avg: 54%State Avg: 45%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 14.1:1

882

Students per Counselor

Newton County Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$53,156

City Avg: $53,156

State Avg: $50,897

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor882:1

Newton County Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.68%

Male

49.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 882 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White68.14%

Hispanic2.95%

Asian1.59%

Black23.24%

Two or More Races1.59%

Native American2.49%

Newton County Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Newton County Elementary School

Q: What is Newton County Elementary School?

A: Newton County Elementary School is a middle public located in Decatur.

Q: How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?

A: Newton County Elementary School has approximately 882 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School is 15:1.

Schools Near Newton County Elementary School

Other schools in Decatur area you might want to consider

Union High School

13.9km👑 Best Rated

publicN/A280 students

+0.9 Rating vs this school+23% Math vs this school

Union, MS

6.7

Rating

Union Elementary School

13.9km

publicelementary410 students

+0.7 Rating vs this school+1% ELA vs this school+13% Math vs this school

Union, MS

6.5

Rating

Lake Elementary School

23.4km

publicelementary333 students

+3% Math vs this school

publicmiddle286 students

+1% Math vs this school

publichigh237 students

+6% Math vs this school

Newton, MS

5.5

Rating

Newton County High School

2.6km📍 Closest

publichigh768 students

Decatur, MS

4.8

Rating

N H Pilate Middle School

14.7km

publicmiddle178 students

Newton, MS

2.8

Rating

Newton Elementary School

15.7km

publicelementary367 students

Newton, MS

2.1

Rating

View More Schools in Decatur

Detailed Information about Newton County Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Newton County Elementary School - Decatur, MS

Quick Facts about Newton County Elementary School
School Name	Newton County Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	15881 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327, Decatur, MS
County	Newton County
Phone	+1 (601) 635-2956
Total Students	882
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	57
Rating	5.8/10
ELA Proficiency	56%
Math Proficiency	59%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton County Elementary School

What is Newton County Elementary School?

Newton County Elementary School is a middle public located in Decatur.

How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?

Newton County Elementary School has approximately 882 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School is 15:1.

Explore More Schools

All Schools in Decatur Elementary Schools in Decatur Middle Schools in Decatur High Schools in Decatur All Schools in Mississippi Search All Schools