West Newton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Newton, Indiana 46183 · MSD Decatur Township
#835 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#34229 of 50,301 nationally
About West Newton Elementary School
West Newton Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Newton, in the MSD Decatur Township school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 559 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 835th of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 559.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 West Newton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Newton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,974 students · 3.8 km away
Damar Charter Academy
Indianapolis · Charter other · Grades K–12
180 students · 3.9 km away
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,000 students · 4.0 km away
Decatur Twp School for Excellence
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 7–12
0 students · 4.1 km away
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
103 students · 4.1 km away
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students · 4.1 km away
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students · 4.1 km away
Blue Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
687 students · 4.1 km away
Gold Academy
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
529 students · 4.1 km away
North Madison Elementary School
Camby · Public elementary · Grades K–6
665 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Indiana with a comparable Enrollment.
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558 students
Parkwood Elementary School
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561 students
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
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Pleasant Run Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Newton Elementary School a good school?
West Newton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 36.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #835 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 West Newton Elementary School rank in Indiana?
West Newton Elementary School ranks #835 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #34229 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
West Newton Elementary School had 559 students in 2025.
Is West Newton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Newton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Newton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Newton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.