- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Northridge Elementary grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+25.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 200996002002 · Newton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 23:1 · 47.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Northridge Elementary grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (+25.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High
932 students
- Santa Fe 5/6 C
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
440 students
- Chisholm Middl
Chisholm Middle School
422 students
- This school 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 Northridge Elementary reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northridge Elementary compares
Northridge Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,994
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
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.
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
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~345 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), up 72.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.