South Newton Elementary School

Summary:

South Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 416 students in grades PK-5 in Kentland, Indiana, which is part of the Benton Community School Corp district, ranked 227 out of 381 school districts in the state.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.25%) compared to nearby schools, it faces several challenges. South Newton Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21% to 33.1% over the past three years, which is higher than surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts, with only 32.84% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 34.04% and the state average of 38.6%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.01% to 68.27% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Prairie Crossing Elementary School, Tri-County Intermediate School, and Van Rensselaer Elementary School, South Newton Elementary School generally performs worse in both English Language Arts and Math, with lower proficiency rates across all grades. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 238 out of 1,036 Indiana elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 474 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, suggests that it is not keeping pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 13188 S 50 E
       Kentland, IN  47951


(219) 474-5167

District: South Newton School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
474th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,116 Help


Students who attend South Newton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Newton Middle School
High:    South Newton Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Newton Elementary School ranks better than 53.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (16.8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Newton Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare South Newton Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Newton Elementary School is $11,116.
Schooldigger Rankings:

South Newton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Newton School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks South Newton School Corp 201st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Newton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 45.38 611th 959 36.3%
2006 28.75 780th 961 18.8%
2007 47.97 604th 985 38.7%
2008 71.28 251st 996 74.8%
2009 70.94 281st 1003 72.0%
2010 78.15 166th 1009 83.5%
2011 79.77 132nd 1025 87.1%
2012 67.43 332nd 1015 67.3%
2013 66.78 365th 1035 64.7%
2014 72.96 238th 1036 77.0%
2015 64.05 393rd 1040 62.2%
2016 65.04 392nd 1046 62.5%
2017 54.63 540th 1033 47.7%
2018 43.91 661st 1027 35.6%
2019 53.04 531st 1031 48.5%
2021 40.91 639th 1016 37.1%
2022 37.07 681st 1020 33.2%
2023 52.04 515th 1016 49.3%
2024 54.67 474th 1010 53.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Newton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 517 0 1 20 0 n/a n/a 7 545
1998 584 0 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 541 0 1 24 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 532 0 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2001 442 0 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2002 393 1 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 393 1 2 31 2 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 386 2 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 389 1 4 31 1 n/a n/a 0 426
2006 369 1 4 38 5 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 351 2 3 40 2 n/a n/a 20 418
2008 348 2 3 40 2 n/a n/a 22 417
2009 337 6 3 40 2 n/a n/a 20 408
2010 345 4 2 30 0 n/a n/a 14 395
2011 373 12 0 40 0 0 0 0 425
2012 341 8 0 35 0 0 5 0 389
2013 359 5 0 40 0 1 11 0 416
2014 367 3 0 56 0 0 11 0 437
2015 381 4 0 57 0 0 11 0 453
2016 392 1 0 61 0 1 10 0 465
2017 366 1 0 57 0 2 7 0 433
2018 386 3 0 55 0 2 5 0 451
2019 362 1 0 47 0 2 4 0 416
2020 329 1 0 60 0 2 5 0 397
2021 342 2 0 52 0 2 4 0 402
2022 333 2 0 67 0 2 7 0 411
2023 338 0 0 70 0 2 6 0 416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Newton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 545 32.7 16.7 27.3
1998 599 34.0 17.6 23.5
1999 568 34.4 16.5 32.2
2000 557 36.5 15.3 32
2001 467 31.9 14.6 36.4
2002 429 30.4 14.1 41
2003 429 30.4 14.1 41
2004 422 27.0 15.6 38.6
2005 426 28.0 15.2 43.4
2006 417 27.0 15.4 45.1
2007 418 n/a n/a 45.7
2008 417 29.0 14.4 48.1
2009 408 28.0 14.6 55.7
2010 395 28.1 14.0 57.7
2011 425 27.8 15.2 57.2
2012 389 28.0 13.8 54
2013 416 19.0 21.8 62.5
2014 437 27.0 16.1 64.5
2015 453 25.0 18.1 64.9
2016 465 25.0 18.6 65.8
2017 433 20.0 21.6 66.1
2018 451 20.8 21.6 64.5
2019 416 19.5 21.3 65.4
2020 397 23.0 17.2 66.8
2021 402 23.0 17.4 60.7
2022 411 30.5 13.4 45
2023 416 31.0 13.4 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Newton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 545 32.7 16.7 27.3
1998 599 34.0 17.6 23.5
1999 568 34.4 16.5 32.2
2000 557 36.5 15.3 32
2001 467 31.9 14.6 36.4
2002 429 30.4 14.1 41
2003 429 30.4 14.1 41
2004 422 27.0 15.6 38.6
2005 426 28.0 15.2 43.4
2006 417 27.0 15.4 45.1
2007 418 n/a n/a 45.7
2008 417 29.0 14.4 48.1
2009 408 28.0 14.6 55.7
2010 395 28.1 14.0 57.7
2011 425 27.8 15.2 57.2
2012 389 28.0 13.8 54
2013 416 19.0 21.8 62.5
2014 437 27.0 16.1 64.5
2015 453 25.0 18.1 64.9
2016 465 25.0 18.6 65.8
2017 433 20.0 21.6 66.1
2018 451 20.8 21.6 64.5
2019 416 19.5 21.3 65.4
2020 397 23.0 17.2 66.8
2021 402 23.0 17.4 60.7
2022 411 30.5 13.4 45
2023 416 31.0 13.4 68.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Newton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $656 (6.9%) $8,817 (93.1%) $9,473
2020 $689 (7.5%) $8,526 (92.5%) $9,215
2021 $892 (8.9%) $9,127 (91.1%) $10,019
2022 $1,498 (13.5%) $9,618 (86.5%) $11,116

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Newton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 531st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 515th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Newton Elementary School)47.537.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Newton School Corp)47.537.3
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (South Newton Elementary School)57.445.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (South Newton School Corp)57.445.8
 11.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Newton Elementary School)40.633.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Newton School Corp)40.633.8
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (South Newton Elementary School)5039.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (South Newton School Corp)5039.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (South Newton Elementary School)39.739.7
 0%
   4th Grade Science (South Newton School Corp)39.739.7
 0%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Newton Elementary School)44.441.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Newton School Corp)44.441.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (South Newton Elementary School)61.130.6
 30.5%
   5th Grade Math (South Newton School Corp)61.130.6
 30.5%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (South Newton Elementary School)47.262.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (South Newton School Corp)47.262.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students416416
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic4770
 48.9%
Pacific Islander22
White362338
 6.6%
Two or More Races46
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%68.3%
 2.9%


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Students who attend South Newton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Newton Middle School
High : South Newton Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended South Newton Elementary School.

South Newton Elementary School ranks 474th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at South Newton Elementary School are 81% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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