SOUTH NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
South Newton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Newton School Corp school district, located in Kentland, IN with about 451 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, South Newton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
South Newton Elementary School is located in the rural community of Kentland, Indiana, and serves as a key educational institution within the South Newton School Corporation. As a focal point for the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a small-town setting. The facility provides a foundational learning environment designed to support children from their early years through the transition to middle school, emphasizing core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills.
Reflecting the character of the Kentland area, the school maintains a tight-knit atmosphere where staff and families work closely together to ensure student success. By prioritizing a supportive and accessible educational experience, South Newton Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for future academic challenges while grounding them in the values of their local community. Through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to create a safe and nurturing space that encourages student engagement and long-term personal growth.
For more information, contact South Newton Elementary School at (219) 474-5167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kentland, IN 47951-8540
(219) 474-5167
SOUTH NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kentland, IN with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Newton School Corp
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 20.83
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH NEWTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.