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Newton

Kansas · Public School District
9
Schools
3,187
Students
$16,369
Per-Pupil Spend
+14% nat'l
56.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newton is a public school district in Kansas serving 3,187 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,369 is above average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Northridge ElementaryPK–04287
Slate Creek ElementaryKG–04267
South Breeze ElementaryPK–04334
Sunset ElementaryKG–04212
Walton Rural Life CenterCharterKG–04132
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chisholm Middle School07–08489
Santa Fe 5/6 Center05–06451
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newton Sr High09–12956
Opportunity Academy07–1259
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,369+14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
29%
State
63.5%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
7.6%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,187
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,187 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newton?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newton spend per student?
Newton spends $16,369 per pupil — 14% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newton?
56% of students in Newton qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newton?
Yes — 1 of the 9 schools in Newton is a charter school.
What grade levels does Newton serve?
Newton serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newton?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newton is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.