- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kentland, IN
South Newton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181047000768
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Newton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kentland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Newton Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kentland, IN.
School address
District: South Newton School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181047000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
South Newton Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 181047000768 · Kentland, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.9:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Newton Senior High School (225 students)
South Newton Elementary School grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 31.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Newton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Newton Elementary School
430 students
- South Newton S
South Newton Senior High School
225 students
- South Newton M
South Newton Middle School
191 students
What this shows South Newton Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Newton Elementary School compares
South Newton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$13,775
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, South Newton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Newton School Corp reports $13,775 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Newton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Newton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Newton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Newton Elementary School
How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?
South Newton Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kentland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 South Newton Elementary School?
64.4% of students at South Newton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Newton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Newton Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Kentland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Newton Elementary School?
South Newton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Newton Elementary School rank among public schools in Kentland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kentland, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Newton School Corp?
Besides South Newton Elementary School, South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Senior High School (225 students) and South Newton Middle School (191 students). See the South Newton School Corp district page for the complete list.