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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,040 students in Newton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,573 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
13,547 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
881 Students
104,988 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
22%
# Black Students
66 Students
31,414 Students
% Black Students
2%
7%
# White Students
1,816 Students
294,763 Students
% White Students
60%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
223 Students
30,414 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
190
22,055
# Students in K Grade:
176
31,945
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
33,143
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
34,458
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
33,616
# Students in 4th Grade:
212
34,542
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
34,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
218
35,123
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
35,135
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
36,404
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
37,567
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
37,374
# Students in 11th Grade:
264
36,610
# Students in 12th Grade:
271
34,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,493
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,213 is higher than the state median of $16,201. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newton School District?
Newton School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,040 students.
What is the rank of Newton School District?
Newton School District is ranked #263 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?
60% of Newton School District students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Newton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,951 is less than the state median of $17,113. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,040 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Graduation Rate
: 83% (Btm 50% in KS)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
