South Newton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kentland, Indiana 47951 · South Newton School Corp
#403 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#18948 of 50,301 nationally
About South Newton Elementary School
South Newton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Kentland, in the South Newton School Corp school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 430 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 403rd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 430.
There are 3 schools in Kentland; South Newton Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)56%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Newton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Newton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
Deer Ridge Elementary
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North Webster Elementary School
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Concord Ox Bow Elementary School
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Woodland Elementary School
Elkhart · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
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Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is South Newton Elementary School a good school?
South Newton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #403 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Newton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
South Newton Elementary School ranks #403 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #18948 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Newton Elementary School?
South Newton Elementary School had 430 students in 2025.
Is South Newton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Newton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Newton Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of South Newton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.