Excellent
#123 of 863 schools in MS
Top 14% in state
Newton County Elementary School
Elementary School · Newton County School District · Decatur, MS
An elementary school in Decatur, MS where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15881 Highway 15, Decatur, MS 39327
- Math 62% vs MS 53% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MS 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton County Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MAAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 65% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newton County 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,989
Median home value
$137,800
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newton County School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton County Elementary School is listed in NEWTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton County Elementary School
Newton County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Decatur, MS, part of Newton County School District, serving approximately 823 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 863 schools in MS. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton County Elementary School
What grades does Newton County Elementary School serve?
Newton County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Newton County Elementary School?
Newton County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton County Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton County Elementary School rank in MS?
Newton County Elementary School ranks #123 of 863 schools in MS.
What is Newton County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Newton County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton County Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newton County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newton County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newton County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton County Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Newton County 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 823
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Newton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (601) 635-2956
- Area population (ZIP 39327)
- 4,675
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 MAAP. 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 39327; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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