Blackburn Elementary School, located in Newton, N.C., offers educational programs to more than 700 students in grades kindergarten through six. Its curriculum includes various subjects that include English, mathematics, physical education, fine arts and foreign languages. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including theater, band and drama. It publishes newspapers and has various facilities that include a media center and a library that offers an online catalog. The school provides a wide range of services, such as transportation. It has a guidance department that offers assistance to students in achieving their educational goals. The school is a part of the Catawba County Schools.