Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Newton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Newton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
South Newton Elementary School's student population of 439 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Rebel
School Rankings
South 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 South Newton Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#996 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebel
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Newton Elementary School's ranking?
South Newton Elementary School is ranked #996 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?
439 students attend South Newton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Newton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Newton Elementary School?
South Newton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Newton Elementary School offer ?
South Newton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Newton Elementary School part of?
South Newton Elementary School is part of South Newton School Corp School District.
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