Overview
Startown Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in Newton, North Carolina. The school enrolls 540 students. It is part of the Catawba County Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictCatawba County Schools
County37035
CityNewton
ZIP28658
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370069000291
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment540
White53.5%
Hispanic / Latino19.1%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)