- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, KS
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe 5/6 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200996002006
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe 5/6 Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe 5/6 Center has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe 5/6 Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Santa Fe 5/6 Center shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 200996002006 · Newton, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.2:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Santa Fe 5/6 Center shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe 5/6 Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High
932 students
- This school
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 Santa Fe 5/6 Center reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe 5/6 Center compares
Santa Fe 5/6 Center 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 19% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Kansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Santa Fe 5/6 Center 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 Santa Fe 5/6 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe 5/6 Center'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
Similar elementary schools in Newton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe 5/6 Center
How many students attend Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe 5/6 Center is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
50.8% of students at Santa Fe 5/6 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe 5/6 Center is White at 60.0% 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 Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Santa Fe 5/6 Center rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe 5/6 Center ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Santa Fe 5/6 Center, Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students), Chisholm Middle School (422 students), and Northridge Elementary (345 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.