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South Newton Elementary School

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South Newton Elementary School is located in Newton, NC and is one of 4 elementary schools in Newton Conover City Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 327 students in grades PK, K-5.

South Newton Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of North Carolina in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See South Newton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2007, South Newton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The North Carolina average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about South Newton Elementary School's students and teachers. more

Newton Conover City Schools District Spending

$8,907Per Pupil

The Newton Conover City Schools spends $8,907 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 29% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Newton Conover City Schools District

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Elementary Schools Nearby

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Montessori Children's House of 1.5 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Thornton Elementary School 1.7 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Startown Elementary School 2.4 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Conover Special Education School 3.2 miles		1 2 3 4 5
Shuford Elementary School 4.8 miles		1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades PK, K-5
Newton Conover City Schools School District

Made AYP
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Contact

South Newton Elementary School
306 West 1st St
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
www.nccs.k12.nc.us/s...

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About the EOG

What is it?

The End-of-Grades (EOG) Tests are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.

How is it Scored?

Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for students to score at or above level 3, the proficient level. Students who do not score at the proficient level are eligible for remedial help, may retake the exam and may not be promot

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TestRating
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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 327

42% 58%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, South Newton Elementary School had 76% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. North Carolina had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

White

43%

Black

31%

Hispanic

21%

Asian/Pacific Islander

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15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, South Newton Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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Recent Reviews

South Newton Elementary School

Anna Noell: We have an extremly hard working staff and great kids that attend SNES! Before you rate a school I believe that there are other factors that you should be taking into consideration. You can find all the information you need by looking at the NC School Report Card.

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About the EOG

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How is it Scored?

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How challenging is this school?

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