Newington Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 884 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 71st out of 535 elementary schools in SC.
Additional Contact Information
- Principal or Admin: Camilla Groome
- Fax: (843) 821-3981
- Website: www.dorchester2.k12.sc.us
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Dorchester County School District 02
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,799
- Dropout Rate: 3.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 22,388
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 884
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 50.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 441 (49.9%)
- Females: 443 (50.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 70 (7.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 318 (36.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 388 (43.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 0.9% |
| Black | 241 | 27.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 3.1% |
| White | 587 | 66.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 130 | 14.7% |
| 1st Grade | 138 | 15.6% |
| 2nd Grade | 136 | 15.4% |
| 3rd Grade | 141 | 16.0% |
| 4th Grade | 145 | 16.4% |
| 5th Grade | 155 | 17.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 51%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:49%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $42,253
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,028 | 34% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,497 | 66% |
Source: SC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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