Excellent
#367 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 11% in state
Newton Elementary School
Elementary School · Newton Local · Pleasant Hill, OH
A Newton Local elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 803, Pleasant Hill, OH 45359
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,707
Median home value
$186,600
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Covington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Newton Local
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,229NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton Elementary School is listed in Newton Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton Elementary School
Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pleasant Hill, OH, part of Newton Local, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #367 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton Elementary School
What grades does Newton Elementary School serve?
Newton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newton Elementary School rank in OH?
Newton Elementary School ranks #367 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Newton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton Elementary School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Newton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Miami County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.8%
- Phone
- (937) 676-2002
- Area population (ZIP 45359)
- 2,041
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 45359; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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