West Newton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Covington, Georgia 30016 · Newton County
#1073 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#44003 of 50,301 nationally
About West Newton Elementary School
West Newton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Covington, in the Newton County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 698 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1073rd of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (42th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 698.
There are 21 schools in Covington; West Newton Elementary School ranks 11th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Newton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Newton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students · 331 m away
Salem High School
Conyers · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,118 students · 3.0 km away
Liberty Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
894 students · 3.2 km away
South Salem Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
855 students · 3.4 km away
Memorial Middle School
Conyers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 3.8 km away
Livingston Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students · 4.3 km away
Live Oak Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
936 students · 4.8 km away
Peek's Chapel Elementary
Conyers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
591 students · 4.8 km away
Barksdale Elementary School
Conyers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students · 5.1 km away
Newton High School
Covington · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,499 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
E. Rivers Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Factory Shoals Elementary School
Lithia Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Heards Ferry Elementary School
Atlanta · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
699 students
Austin Road Elementary School
Winder · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
James Jackson Elementary School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Liberty Point Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Newton Elementary School a good school?
West Newton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1073 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Newton Elementary School rank in Georgia?
West Newton Elementary School ranks #1073 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #44003 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School had 698 students in 2025.
Is West Newton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Newton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Newton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Newton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.