- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200996000796
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Newton Sr High held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.1 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 200996000796 · Newton, KS High · MID · TRAD
932 enr · 11.9:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students)
Newton Sr High held near 982 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.1 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Newton Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton Sr High
932 students
- Santa Fe 5/6 C
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
440 students
- Chisholm Middl
Chisholm Middle School
422 students
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- Slate Creek El 236
Slate Creek Elementary
236 students
What this shows Newton Sr High reports 932 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Sr High compares
Newton Sr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~932 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.