Enrollment
486
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morocco, IN
North Newton Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for North Newton Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180792001363
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Newton Jr-Sr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 486
- students enrolled
North Newton Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Newton School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180792001363 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Newton Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Newton Jr-Sr High School
North Newton Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morocco, Indiana, enrolling 486 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 486 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 578 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #553, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 486 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Newton School Corp also operates Lincoln Elementary School (244 students) and Lake Village Elementary School (158 students) alongside North Newton Jr-Sr High School.
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 North Newton Jr-Sr High School compares
North Newton Jr-Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, North Newton Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Newton School Corp, which includes North Newton Jr-Sr High School.
$11,485
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 56.0%
Federal 7.2%
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 North Newton Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Village Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morocco Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Newton Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Newton Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend North Newton Jr-Sr High School?
North Newton Jr-Sr High School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morocco, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Newton Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Newton Jr-Sr High School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 North Newton Jr-Sr High School?
48.2% of students at North Newton Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Newton Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at North Newton Jr-Sr High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Morocco, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Newton Jr-Sr High School?
North Newton Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is North Newton Jr-Sr High School a good school?
North Newton Jr-Sr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. 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 North Newton School Corp?
Besides North Newton Jr-Sr High School, North Newton School Corp also operates Lincoln Elementary School (244 students), Lake Village Elementary School (158 students), and Morocco Elementary School (116 students). See the North Newton School Corp district page for the complete list.
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