Enrollment
236
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slate Creek Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slate Creek Elementary
Slate Creek Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 236 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 236 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #121.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students): Slate Creek Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students) and Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students) alongside Slate Creek Elementary.
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 Slate Creek Elementary compares
Slate Creek Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,402
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes Slate Creek Elementary.
$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 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
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Slate Creek Elementary a good school?
Slate Creek Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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