Enrollment
316
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, KS
South Breeze Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Breeze Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200996002037
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Breeze Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Breeze Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Breeze Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Newton, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% 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
What stands out at South Breeze Elementary
South Breeze Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newton, Kansas, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 316 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 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #117.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Newton's public schools, it stands alongside Northridge Elementary (345 students): South Breeze Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 23:1).
Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students) and Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students) alongside South Breeze 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 South Breeze Elementary compares
South Breeze 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 20% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, South Breeze 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 South Breeze 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 South Breeze Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Breeze 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
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Newton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Breeze Elementary
How many students attend South Breeze Elementary?
South Breeze Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Breeze Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Newton, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Breeze Elementary?
South Breeze Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South Breeze Elementary rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, South Breeze Elementary ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Newton on the city page.
Is South Breeze Elementary a good school?
South Breeze Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Breeze 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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