Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newton Yost Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton Yost Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Newton Yost Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
381 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Newton Yost Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton Yost Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
17%
15%

Black
5%
13%

White
73%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton Yost Elementary School's ranking?
Newton Yost Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Newton Yost Elementary School often compared to?
Newton Yost Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brummitt Elementary School, Bailly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Newton Yost Elementary School?
381 students attend Newton Yost Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Newton Yost Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newton Yost Elementary School?
Newton Yost Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newton Yost Elementary School offer ?
Newton Yost Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Newton Yost Elementary School part of?
Newton Yost Elementary School is part of Duneland School Corporation School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2018
Great school
2 5/17/2010
Your child will end up in a deep depression if u go here. Everyone from the PTO to the Principal live in their own world, if your house hold income isnt at leaste $80-100,000./a year forget about it, your not invited nor do u exist. The office staff are very rude, but the nurse is nice. The Principal walks around like Hitler. The teachers think if your kids are not perfect then they either have a learning disabilitie or they need to be medicated. The teachers say they will do somthing to help ur child but never do. Expecially the younger teachers! The teachers aids will scream at your child and not let them go to the bathroom so they end up doing it in their pants! The lunch aids make ur kids eat everything on their plate. They dont make enough lunch, so if ur kids are last they have to spread PB & J from a squeez tube on bread by their self. If your child is a 'Class Clown' they say that they have an emotional disability and put them in the 'special class'with 'violent kids and enjoy putting them in the Time out' room, ITS A PADDED CELL!!! NO JOKE!!!! I saw it and cried. IVE TALKED TO OTHER PARENTS, ITS NOT JUST ME. SO GLAD IM MOVING,
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