Enrollment
932
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, KS
Newton Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Newton Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200996000796
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Sr High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Sr High has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Sr High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newton, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Sr High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High is a large high school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 932 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.2% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 932 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 198 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 932 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Newton also operates Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students) and Chisholm Middle School (422 students) alongside Newton Sr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newton Sr High compares
Newton Sr High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 1% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 932 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
932
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Newton Sr High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes Newton Sr High.
$15,402
Per student
-1%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 63.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newton Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~932 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newton Sr High
How many students attend Newton Sr High?
Newton Sr High has 932 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Sr High is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton Sr High?
43.2% of students at Newton Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Newton Sr High is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Sr High?
Newton Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton Sr High rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Sr High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Newton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Newton Sr High a good school?
Newton Sr High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Newton Sr High, Newton also operates Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students), Chisholm Middle School (422 students), and Northridge Elementary (345 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.
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