Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West Newton Elementary School serves the southern part of West Newton, IN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Newton Elementary School's student population of 559 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
West 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 West Newton Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1117 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
43%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
34%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Newton Elementary School's ranking?
West Newton Elementary School is ranked #1117 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are West Newton Elementary School often compared to?
West Newton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Mills Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
559 students attend West Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West Newton Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does West Newton Elementary School offer ?
West Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Newton Elementary School part of?
West Newton Elementary School is part of MSD Decatur Township School District.
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