- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Newton, IN
West Newton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180264000317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Newton Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 559
- students enrolled
West Newton Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Msd Decatur Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180264000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
West Newton Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 180264000317 · West Newton, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 15.5:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Central High School (1,974 students)
West Newton Elementary School shrank from 597 students in 2022-23 to 565 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Newton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur Centra
Decatur Central High School
1,974 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
1,000 students
- Blue Academy 687
Blue Academy
687 students
- Lynwood Elemen 583
Lynwood Elementary
583 students
- This school 559
West Newton Elementary School
559 students
- Valley Mills E 554
Valley Mills Elementary School
554 students
What this shows West Newton Elementary School reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Newton Elementary School compares
West Newton Elementary 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,193
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.3%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, West Newton Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Decatur Township reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Newton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Newton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Newton Elementary School
How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has 559 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Newton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Newton Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 West Newton Elementary School?
62.3% of students at West Newton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Newton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Newton Elementary School is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in West Newton, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Msd Decatur Township?
Besides West Newton Elementary School, Msd Decatur Township also operates Decatur Central High School (1,974 students), Decatur Middle School (1,000 students), and Blue Academy (687 students). See the Msd Decatur Township district page for the complete list.