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#1075 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 47% in state

East Newton Elementary School

Elementary School · Newton County · Covington, GA

A Newton County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2286 Dixie Rd, Covington, GA 30014

  • Math 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$14,013
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at East Newton Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where East Newton Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,479/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Covington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,055

Median home value

$253,900

Median rent

$1,199/mo

College educated

23.9%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covington AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–122.8 mi249Compare →
Peachtree Academy Private SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–123.7 mi286Compare →
Mansfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–53.9 mi406Compare →
Middle Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–54.7 mi593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newton County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#3 of 22
District spending per student
$14,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Newton Elementary School is listed in Newton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Newton Elementary School

East Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Covington, GA, part of Newton County, serving approximately 578 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Newton Elementary School

What grades does East Newton Elementary School serve?

East Newton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend East Newton Elementary School?

East Newton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 578 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at East Newton Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Newton Elementary School rank in GA?

East Newton Elementary School ranks #1,075 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is East Newton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Newton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at East Newton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Newton Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Newton Elementary School a charter school?

No, East Newton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is East Newton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, East Newton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Newton Elementary School?

65.2% of students at East Newton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
578
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Newton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
Area population (ZIP 30014)
40,208
Area average commute
35 min
Area median age
37.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30014; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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