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 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,187 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 16% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
3,187 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
33,964 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 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
0.55
0.57
# American Indian Students
14 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
908 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
21%
# Black Students
78 Students
31,976 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
1,945 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
61%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
204 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
149
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
215
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
201
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
237
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
235
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
250
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
257
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
242
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,373 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,169 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,373
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,169
$17,019
Best Newton School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Walton Rural Life Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Main
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Walton, KS 67151
(620) 837-3161
Grades: K-4
| 132 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 287 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Magnet School
(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
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Opportunity Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 59 students
Rank: #88.
Chisholm Middle School
Magnet 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
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Newton Sr High School
Magnet 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
| 956 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newton School District?
Newton School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,187 students.
What is the rank of Newton School District?
Newton School District is ranked #257 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?
61% of Newton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 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 $16,169 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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