Newton M. Rountree Elementary School has been an anchor of the Rountree neighborhood since 1917. In 2013, Rountree also became a fully authorized International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme school. 

Rountree Elementary has a very long and meaningful history. In September 1916, a contract was awarded to build a four-room school with a basement to replace Pickwick School. The school board voted to name it after Newton M. Rountree. Mr. Rountree served on the school board from 1884-1891. Several additions were made to Rountree in the years following Mr. Rountree's time on the board. In 1930, two classrooms and the current office complex were added, followed by three more rooms in 1955. 1964 saw the construction of the multipurpose room that is still used as the gym/cafeteria today. A final addition was made to Rountree Elementary in 1992, which included the current kitchen, art room, and library.

Rountree is now the oldest school in the district and over 34,000 square feet. Our rich history and strong community roots make Rountree what it is today. We are PROUD to be the Rountree Owls!