- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, KS
Opportunity Academy
Federal NCES profile for Opportunity Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200996002109
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opportunity Academy earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Opportunity Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Academy ranks #1 of 3 schools in Newton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Opportunity Academy shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200996002109 · Newton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 7.6:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Opportunity Academy shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 49 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Opportunity Academy 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
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- This school 53
Opportunity Academy
53 students
What this shows Opportunity Academy reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opportunity Academy compares
Opportunity Academy is a shrinking 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 45% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 91% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Opportunity Academy 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 Opportunity Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opportunity Academy'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
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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opportunity Academy
How many students attend Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has 53 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 49 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Opportunity Academy is 7.6:1, which is 45% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 52% 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 Opportunity Academy?
81.4% of students at Opportunity Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opportunity Academy?
The largest demographic group at Opportunity Academy is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opportunity Academy?
Opportunity Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Opportunity Academy rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Opportunity Academy ranks #1 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 Opportunity Academy, 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.