Enrollment
225
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kentland, IN
South Newton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Newton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181047001722
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Newton Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kentland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Newton Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kentland, IN.
School address
District: South Newton School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181047001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Newton Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Newton Senior High School
South Newton Senior High School is a small high school in Kentland, Indiana, enrolling 225 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 225 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 216 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Elementary School (430 students) and South Newton Middle School (191 students) alongside South Newton Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
South Newton Senior High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.0%
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 225 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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, South Newton Senior High School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Newton School Corp, which includes South Newton Senior High 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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Newton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Newton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Newton Senior High 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
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Newton Senior High School
How many students attend South Newton Senior High School?
South Newton Senior High School has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kentland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Newton Senior High School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% 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 Senior High School?
48.8% of students at South Newton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Newton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Newton Senior High School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Kentland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Newton Senior High School?
South Newton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Newton Senior High School rank among public schools in Kentland?
By Resource Investment Index, South Newton Senior High School ranks #3 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 Senior High School a good school?
South Newton Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Senior High School, South Newton School Corp also operates South Newton Elementary School (430 students) and South Newton Middle School (191 students). See the South Newton School Corp district page for the complete list.
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