Enrollment
345
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, KS
Northridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200996002002
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Newton, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+67% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge Elementary
Northridge Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23:1 is larger than about 98% of Kansas schools and 67% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #152.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newton's public schools, it stands alongside South Breeze Elementary (316 students): Northridge Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23:1 vs 14.4:1).
Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students) and Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students) alongside Northridge Elementary.
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 Northridge Elementary compares
Northridge Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 67% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▲ 11% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 98% in Kansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Northridge Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes Northridge Elementary.
$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 Northridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Newton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge Elementary
How many students attend Northridge Elementary?
Northridge Elementary has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge Elementary is 23:1, which is 67% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge Elementary?
47.4% of students at Northridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northridge Elementary is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge Elementary?
Northridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northridge Elementary rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge Elementary ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Northridge Elementary a good school?
Northridge Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kansas 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 Newton?
Besides Northridge Elementary, Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students), Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students), and Chisholm Middle School (422 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.
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