Serving 440 students in grades 5-6, Santa Fe 5/6 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Santa Fe 5/6 Center's attendance zone covers the entire Newton, KS school district, encompassing approximately 130.7 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Santa Fe 5/6 Center's student population of 440 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
26 students
School Rankings
Santa Fe 5/6 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Fe 5/6 Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1028 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
60%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santa Fe 5/6 Center's ranking?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center is ranked #1028 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
440 students attend Santa Fe 5/6 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Santa Fe 5/6 Center students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Santa Fe 5/6 Center?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Santa Fe 5/6 Center offer ?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Santa Fe 5/6 Center part of?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center is part of Newton School District.
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