Top Rankings
Newton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,246 students in Newton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Newton School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,246 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Newton School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#233 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.56
# American Indian Students
23 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
923 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
21%
# Black Students
77 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,985 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
61%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
212
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
244
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
235
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
228
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
255
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,057 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,875 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,057
$16,220
Spending / Student
$15,875
$17,133
Best Newton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Walton Rural Life Center
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Grades: K-4
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Grades: K-4
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 5-6
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #88.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
Rank: #99.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 8-12
| 961 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton School District?
Newton School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,246 students.
What is the rank of Newton School District?
Newton School District is ranked #240 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton School District?
61% of Newton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton School District?
Newton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Newton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,875 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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