- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Breeze Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 200996002037 · Newton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
South Breeze Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
South Breeze 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
- This school 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- Slate Creek El 236
Slate Creek Elementary
236 students
What this shows South Breeze Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Breeze Elementary compares
South Breeze Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,994
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
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.
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
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.