South Newton Elementary School

South Newton School Corp
13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
416 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
416
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    338 (81.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    70 (16.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Newton School Corp
Phone: (219)474-5167
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 31
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 74
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 53
Gender Ratio