Slate Creek Elementary School

901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Slate Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Slate Creek Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Slate Creek Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slate Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#856 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
29%
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25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Slate Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
32%
21%
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Black
3%
7%
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White
58%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Slate Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Slate Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Slate Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slate Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Slate Creek Elementary School is ranked #856 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Slate Creek Elementary School?
267 students attend Slate Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Slate Creek Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slate Creek Elementary School?
Slate Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Slate Creek Elementary School offer ?
Slate Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Slate Creek Elementary School part of?
Slate Creek Elementary School is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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