West Newton Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction West Newton, IN Grades KG–06 City: Large Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN SchoolScore™ C (65.9)
  • 559 Students
  • 36.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–06 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (317)856-5237 Phone
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West Newton Elementary School
West Newton, IN 46183
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (65.9)
559
Students
36.0
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(317)856-5237
Phone

West Newton Elementary School is a public school administered by the MSD Decatur Township district in West Newton, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 559 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
559.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 26% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.53:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
62.6%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
West Newton Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180264000317
State School ID
IN-5300-5189
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7529 Mooresville Rd
City
West Newton
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46183
County
Marion County
Metro Area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
1806
State Leg. Upper
18035
State Leg. Lower
18091
Latitude
39.6532
Longitude
-86.2785
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
559
Total Students
👩‍🏫
36.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
36.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)36.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 350 62.6%
Not Applicable 293 52.4%
District Info
District Name
MSD Decatur Township
LEAID
1802640
State LEA ID
IN-5300
Phone
(317)856-5265
Website
http://www.decaturproud.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Indianapolis
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$113,638K
Federal Revenue
$23,740K
State Revenue
$55,655K
Local Revenue
$34,243K
Total Expenditure
$113,719K
Instruction Exp.
$40,666K
Support Services
$36,473K
Other Current Exp.
$4,664K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Newton Elementary School

1
Decatur Central High School
Indianapolis · High
2.4 mi
2
Damar Charter Academy
Indianapolis · Other
2.5 mi
3
Decatur Middle School
Indianapolis · Middle
2.5 mi
4
Decatur Twp School for Excellence
Indianapolis · High
2.5 mi
5
Decatur High Ability Academy
Indianapolis · Elementary
2.5 mi
6
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · High
2.5 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Newton Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Newton Elementary School?
559 students are enrolled at West Newton Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Newton Elementary School have?
West Newton Elementary School has 36.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does West Newton Elementary School serve?
West Newton Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is West Newton Elementary School a charter school?
West Newton Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Newton Elementary School located in?
West Newton Elementary School is located in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan area.
What school district does West Newton Elementary School belong to?
West Newton Elementary School is part of the MSD Decatur Township school district.
How much does MSD Decatur Township spend per student?
The MSD Decatur Township district spends approximately $203,432,916 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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