Enrollment
208
Elementary
DISTRICT 248 · STATE 470
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAKE COUNTY·NCES 470228000829
Margaret Newton Elementary
819 Church ST, Tiptonville, TN 38079 · (731) 253-7253 · Lake County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL208 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
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STATE 19.7:1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 51 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 48 | 23% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 56 | 27% |
Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lake County. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Margaret Newton Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 208 | #950 of 1,044 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.4% | #207 of 962 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.0% | #216 of 537 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
208
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
-44% since 1990-91, when it was 374
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 208 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 186 | 18 | 10.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 19 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 203 | 18 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 239 | 20 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 242 | 20 | 12.1:1 | 86% (208) |
| 2010-11 | 278 | 24 | 11.6:1 | 77% (214) |
| 2000-01 | 287 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 374 | 22 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Margaret Newton Elementary.
About Margaret Newton Elementary
Margaret Newton Elementary is a small elementary school with an address in Tiptonville, Tennessee. The school's 208 students are in pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Tennessee average about 470 students each.
Margaret Newton Elementary reports to Lake County, which has 3 schools and 743 students.
Roughly 59% of students at Margaret Newton Elementary are White. The rest of enrollment is 26% Black, 10% multiracial, and 5% Hispanic. The school's diversity index is 57%, meaning two students picked at random have a 57% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Lake County has these Census figures: the median household income is $28,814, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 9% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 31%. Lake County is home to 3 public schools and about 743 public school students.
Lake Co High School is the public school closest to Margaret Newton Elementary, about 0.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is 3.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment went from 203 in 2020-21 to 208 in 2024-25, a change of 5 students.
Community posts for Margaret Newton Elementary can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,579
Census ACS
Median income
$28,814
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
9%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
31%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
743 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lake County
- Lara Kendall ElementaryMiddle · 326 students
- Lake Co High SchoolHigh · 209 students
Nearby schools
- Lake Co High School0.2 mi · 209
- Lara Kendall Elementary7.7 mi · 326
- Black Oak Elementary9.5 mi · 220
- PORTAGEVILLE ELEM.13.0 mi · 311
- PORTAGEVILLE HIGH13.0 mi · 360
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL14.9 mi · 361
Frequently asked questions
About Margaret Newton ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Margaret Newton Elementary?
Margaret Newton Elementary enrolls approximately 208 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Margaret Newton Elementary serve?
Margaret Newton Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Margaret Newton Elementary?
At Margaret Newton Elementary, the student body is approximately 59% White, 5% Hispanic, 26% Black, 10% Two or more.
Is Margaret Newton Elementary public or private?
Margaret Newton Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lake County.
Where is Margaret Newton Elementary located?
Margaret Newton Elementary is located at 819 Church ST, Tiptonville, TN 38079.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.