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South Newton Elementary School

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South Newton Elementary School ranks 325 th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

325^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 68% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

South Newton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 439 students in grades PK-5 in Kentland, Indiana. The school is part of the South Newton School Corporation, which is ranked 175 out of 380 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Newton Elementary School has consistently higher proficiency rates in ILEARN assessments compared to the overall South Newton School Corporation and the state of Indiana. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 48.97% of students proficient or better in ILEARN Math, compared to 40.53% for the district and 41.5% for the state. However, the school has seen fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.6% to 25.2% in recent years, which is an area of concern. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.01% to 68.27% in recent years, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Prairie Crossing Elementary School and Tri-County Intermediate School, South Newton Elementary School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in ILEARN assessments. However, the school's spending per student, ranging from $10,019 to $11,116 in recent years, is slightly lower than some of the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $9,756 to $15,751.

430

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,883

Per pupil spending ?

40.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951

(219) 474-5167

District: South Newton School Corp

Students who attend South Newton Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2015 → 68th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Indiana average (49% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Indiana median (68th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg44%

Indiana avg38%

325^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

175^th of 380South Newton School Corp among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	66.1	325 of 1005	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.7	474 of 1011	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	515 of 1016	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.1	681 of 1020	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	639 of 1016	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	531 of 1031	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.9	661 of 1027	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.6	540 of 1033	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	65.0	392 of 1046	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.0	393 of 1040	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.0	238 of 1036	77.0%	★★★★☆
2013	66.8	365 of 1035	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.4	332 of 1015	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	79.8	132 of 1025	87.1%	★★★★☆
2010	78.1	166 of 1009	83.5%	★★★★☆
2009	70.9	281 of 1003	72.0%	★★★★☆
2008	71.3	251 of 996	74.8%	★★★★☆
2007	48.0	604 of 985	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	28.8	780 of 961	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	45.4	611 of 959	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies61%+23 vs state

Science57%

Math49%

English Language Arts43%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Newton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13188 S 50 E	Kentland	47951	Newton County	South Newton School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 474-5167	430	31	13.8	40.5%	333 (77.4%)	1 (0.2%)	84 (19.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	66.1	325^th of 1005 public elementary schools	67.7%		54.7	474^th of 1011 public elementary schools	53.1%	149	35.4	44.3	50.9		43.3	47.7	45.7	54.2		49.0	57.1		57.1	61.0	$10,883	$1,171	$9,712
Morocco Elementary School	Public	K-6	310 S Lincoln	Morocco	47963	Newton County	North Newton School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 285-2258	116	9	12.6	62.1%	95 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.2%)	37.5	645^th of 1005 public elementary schools	35.8%		36.4	664^th of 1011 public elementary schools	34.3%	19	47.4	33.3	35.7	23.5	35.4	63.2	33.3	28.6	23.5	38.5	13.3	17.7	15.6	28.6	$15,751	$1,254	$14,497
Tri-County Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	300 E Michigan St	Remington	47977	Jasper County	Tri-County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 261-2214	192	14	14.2	34.9%	170 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)								(n/a)															$14,103	$282	$13,821
Van Rensselaer Elementary School	Public	3-5	902 E Washington	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 866-8212	329	21	16.0	49.2%	275 (83.6%)	2 (0.6%)	41 (12.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	69.1	298^th of 1005 public elementary schools	70.3%		74.2	247^th of 1011 public elementary schools	75.6%	51	38.1	53.3	49.5		46.7	51.3	57.1	61.9		56.5	50.5		50.5	43.3	$10,751	$512	$10,239
Rensselaer Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1144 N Melville St	Rensselaer	47978	Jasper County	Rensselaer Central School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 866-5441	398	25	15.9	51.0%	317 (79.6%)	1 (0.3%)	68 (17.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)								(n/a)															$9,756	$757	$8,999
Prairie Crossing Elementary School	Public	K-6	2758 S 400 E	Oxford	47971	Benton County	Benton Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 884-3000	564	38	14.9	69.7%	462 (81.9%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (14.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	39.4	630^th of 1005 public elementary schools	37.3%		45.4	574^th of 1011 public elementary schools	43.2%	56	18.5	28.1	41.3	28.4	29.1	28.4	43.8	31.3	32.8	33.6	34.4	46.3	40.5	36.3	$12,388	$867	$11,521
Tri-County Intermediate School	Public	3-6	200 W North	Wolcott	47995	White County	Tri-County School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 279-2138	258	19	13.9	41.5%	220 (85.3%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	51.9	485^th of 1005 public elementary schools	51.7%		54.4	476^th of 1011 public elementary schools	52.9%	9	37.1	45.0	22.9	33.9	34.4	58.6	58.3	37.1	30.5	46.3	50.9	37.3	44.1	32.9	$12,804	$283	$12,521

Frequently Asked Questions about South Newton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of South Newton Elementary School?

Students at South Newton Elementary School are 77% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is South Newton Elementary School a good school?

South Newton Elementary School ranks 325^th of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is South Newton Elementary School in?

South Newton School Corp

What schools do graduates of South Newton Elementary School attend?

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

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

How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 430 students attended South Newton Elementary School.

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