Slate Creek Elementary
#559 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#39362 of 50,301 nationally
About Slate Creek Elementary
Slate Creek Elementary is a public elementary located in Newton, in the Newton school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 236 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 28.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 559th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (75th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 236.
There are 8 schools in Newton; Slate Creek Elementary ranks 5th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
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 Slate Creek Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Slate Creek Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chisholm Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
422 students · 152 m away
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students · 1.5 km away
South Breeze Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
316 students · 2.0 km away
Northridge Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 2.7 km away
Opportunity Academy
Newton · Public high · Grades 6–12
53 students · 2.9 km away
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students · 3.0 km away
Newton Sr High
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
932 students · 3.3 km away
Hesston Middle
Hesston · Public middle · Grades 5–8
273 students · 13 km away
Hesston High
Hesston · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 13 km away
Hesston Elem
Hesston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
306 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Mission Valley Elementary
Eskridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
Bennington Elem
Bennington · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
235 students
Ell-Saline Elementary
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
Green Springs Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
235 students
Stanton County Elementary
Johnson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
238 students
Marion Elem
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Slate Creek Elementary a good school?
Slate Creek Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 28.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #559 of 686 in Kansas. 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 Slate Creek Elementary rank in Kansas?
Slate Creek Elementary ranks #559 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #39362 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Slate Creek Elementary?
Slate Creek Elementary had 236 students in 2025.
Is Slate Creek Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Slate Creek Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Slate Creek Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Slate Creek Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.