Slate Creek Elementary

www.usd373.org

236 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Slate Creek Elementary, located at 901 E. 4th in Newton, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Newton Unified School District 373. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school strives to prepare its young students for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining strong connections with local Newton families.

In addition to its focus on traditional academics, Slate Creek Elementary is recognized for its commitment to building a positive school culture. The faculty and staff prioritize creating an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and develop collaborative skills. As part of a smaller school community, Slate Creek emphasizes personalized attention, ensuring that students receive the support necessary to navigate their early years of education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.

236

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Slate Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	84
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (53.4%)
Hispanic
84 (35.6%)
Two or More
19 (8.1%)
Asian
5 (2.1%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(316)284-6550
Website:	http://www.usd373.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39