Serving 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Newton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Kentland, IN, covering approximately 190.8 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 8.2 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 13 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Newton Elementary School's student population of 430 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Newton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Newton Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#996 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Rebel
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Newton Elementary School's ranking?
South Newton Elementary School is ranked #996 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are South Newton Elementary School often compared to?
South Newton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morocco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?
430 students attend South Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Newton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Newton Elementary School?
South Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Newton Elementary School offer ?
South Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Newton Elementary School part of?
South Newton Elementary School is part of South Newton School Corp School District.
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