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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,040 students in Newton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Newton School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,040 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
225 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,553 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
13,530 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
881 Students
104,522 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
22%
# Black Students
66 Students
31,245 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,816 Students
293,371 Students
% White Students
60%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
30,267 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
21,787
# Students in K Grade:
176
31,674
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
32,919
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
34,119
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
33,302
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
34,287
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
34,416
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
35,078
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
35,096
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
36,357
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
37,517
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
37,330
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
36,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
34,737
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,461
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,213 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,213
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,951
$17,192
Best Newton School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Grades: K-4
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Rank: #66.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #77.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Grades: 7-8
| 452 students
Rank: #88.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 982 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton School District?
Newton School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,040 students.
What is the rank of Newton School District?
Newton School District is ranked #262 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
60% of Newton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Newton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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