- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Newton Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 181047001473 · Kentland, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 13.6:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Newton Elementary School (430 students)
South Newton Middle School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Newton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Newton E
South Newton Elementary School
430 students
- South Newton S
South Newton Senior High School
225 students
- This school
South Newton Middle School
191 students
What this shows South Newton Middle School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Newton Middle School compares
South Newton Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,775
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 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.
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
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 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
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~191 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.