- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, KS
Sunset Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200996002010
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newton, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Sunset Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 200996002010 · Newton, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 11.7:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Sr High (932 students)
Sunset Elementary held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Sunset Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Sr High
Newton Sr High
932 students
- Santa Fe 5/6 C
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
440 students
- Chisholm Middl
Chisholm Middle School
422 students
- Northridge Ele 345
Northridge Elementary
345 students
- South Breeze E 316
South Breeze Elementary
316 students
- This school 199
Sunset Elementary
199 students
What this shows Sunset Elementary reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Elementary compares
Sunset Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 49% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Kansas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$15,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Sunset Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton reports $15,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northridge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Breeze Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Elementary
How many students attend Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 15% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Sunset Elementary?
63.7% of students at Sunset Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Elementary is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Newton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Elementary?
Sunset Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Elementary rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Newton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton?
Besides Sunset Elementary, Newton also operates Newton Sr High (932 students), Santa Fe 5/6 Center (440 students), and Chisholm Middle School (422 students). See the Newton district page for the complete list.