Newton Co Steam Academy in Covington, Georgia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Newton Co Steam Academy is a suburban public school in Covington, Georgia that is part of Newton County School District. It serves 1,095 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.1:1. Its teachers have had 31 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 8

1,095 Students

52 Teachers

10245 Eagle Dr

Covington, GA 30014 View local requests

https://ncsa.newtoncountyschools.org/

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Newton Co Steam Academy Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Wark

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Newton Co Steam Academy Demographics

42%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

52%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Newton Co Steam Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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