Enrollment
316
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200996002037
South Breeze Elementary — Newton, KS
Federal NCES profile for South Breeze Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Breeze Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Breeze Elementary reports 316 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 20% above the Kansas average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newton spends $16,229 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.9% from local sources (property taxes), 63.5% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Breeze Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 73% in Kansas — lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,229
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
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
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 316 Top 55% in Kansas — larger than 45% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.2% +20% vs state
NCES ID 200996002037
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.9%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton, which includes South Breeze Elementary.
$16,229
Per student
-6%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
Similar other schools in Newton
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Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about South Breeze Elementary
How many students attend South Breeze Elementary?
South Breeze Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a other school in Newton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Breeze Elementary?
51.2% of students at South Breeze Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Breeze Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Breeze Elementary is White at 55.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Newton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Breeze Elementary?
South Breeze Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.