Enrollment
191
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kentland, IN
South Newton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Newton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181047001473
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Newton Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kentland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Newton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kentland, IN.
School address
District: South Newton School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181047001473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Newton Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Newton Middle School
South Newton Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Kentland, Indiana, enrolling 191 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 191 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 130 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Elementary School (430 students) and South Newton Senior High School (225 students) alongside South Newton Middle 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 Middle School compares
South Newton Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, South Newton Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Newton Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Newton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~191 students)
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Frequently asked questions about South Newton Middle School
How many students attend South Newton Middle School?
South Newton Middle School has 191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kentland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Newton Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Middle School?
63.7% of students at South Newton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Newton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Newton Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Kentland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Newton Middle School?
South Newton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Kentland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
South Newton Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana 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 South Newton School Corp?
Besides South Newton Middle School, South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Elementary School (430 students) and South Newton Senior High School (225 students). See the South Newton School Corp district page for the complete list.
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