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Newman Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1155 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 · (781) 455-0416 · Part of Needham School District
Students
696
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Newman Elementary
- School Grade A−: near the top of Connecticut’s public schools
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 49.3%
Location
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1155 Central Avenue, Needham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K67
Kindergarten112
Grade 197
Grade 2119
Grade 396
Grade 4100
Grade 5105
Enrollment over time
647’20
665’21
699’22
698’23
696’24
Up 7.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 71%Asian 12%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 6%Black 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.