NCPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
South Newton Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Newton, North Carolina|Newton Conover City Schools
Newton, NC 28658
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
326
Student:Teacher
15.5:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Newton Conover City SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
78.2%
Phone
(828)464-4061School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
30-34%
Math Proficiency
35-39%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.1%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Better than average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,359
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 58%Local 24%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
328
Current enrollment
Declining(-10% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about South Newton Elementary
As of the most recent data, 326 students are enrolled at South Newton Elementary. It is a Primary school within the local district.
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