How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newton | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, Kansas | Valley Center, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 3,215 | 3,195 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newton | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,994 | $14,612 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| State Revenue | 63.5% | 60.0% |
| Local Revenue | 28.9% | 33.5% |
Newton
Federal State Local
Valley Center Pub Sch
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newton | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 72.3% |
| African American | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.4% | 16.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.1% | 36.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newton | Valley Center Pub Sch |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 173.7:1 | 256.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 15.4% |
School Types
Newton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Valley Center Pub Sch
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.