Enrollment
430
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Newton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Newton Elementary School
South Newton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kentland, Indiana, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 404 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #289, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Senior High School (225 students) and South Newton Middle School (191 students) alongside South Newton Elementary School.
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 Newton Elementary School compares
South Newton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Newton School Corp, which includes South Newton Elementary School.
$13,180
Per student
+9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~430 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kentland on the city page.
Is South Newton Elementary School a good school?
South Newton Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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