Santa Fe 5/6 Center vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
440 students
Sunset Elementary
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
199 students
| Measure | Santa Fe 5/6 Center Newton, Kansas | Sunset Elementary Newton, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 205 | #484 of 686 |
| National rank | #12248 of 15,369 | #33875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 440 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 28.3).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 77.4%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.3).
- •Santa Fe 5/6 Center is the larger school with 440 students compared with 199.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Fe 5/6 Center better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (37.2 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Santa Fe 5/6 Center and Sunset Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center: 440. Sunset Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Fe 5/6 Center and Sunset Elementary rank in Kansas?
Santa Fe 5/6 Center is 146th of 205 and Sunset Elementary is 484th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).