- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, KS
Slate Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Slate Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200996001982
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slate Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Slate Creek Elementary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Newton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Slate Creek Elementary shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 200996001982 · Newton, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Slate Creek Elementary shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Slate Creek 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
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- This school 236
Slate Creek Elementary
236 students
What this shows Slate Creek Elementary reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Slate Creek Elementary compares
Slate Creek Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 13% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Kansas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Slate Creek 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 Slate Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slate Creek 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slate Creek Elementary
How many students attend Slate Creek Elementary?
Slate Creek Elementary has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slate Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slate Creek Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Slate Creek Elementary?
48.3% of students at Slate Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slate Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Slate Creek Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slate Creek Elementary?
Slate Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Slate Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Slate Creek Elementary ranks #1 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 Slate Creek 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.