Enrollment
440
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Fe 5/6 Center compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Santa Fe 5/6 Center is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 440 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 215 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #141.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 91 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 440 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Newton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Slate Creek Elementary (236 students): Santa Fe 5/6 Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 11.8:1).
Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students) and Chisholm Middle School (422 students) alongside Santa Fe 5/6 Center.
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 Santa Fe 5/6 Center compares
Santa Fe 5/6 Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,402
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes Santa Fe 5/6 Center.
$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 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
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Santa Fe 5/6 Center a good school?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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