South Breeze Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

South Breeze Elementary School

1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114

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Top 50%

Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, South Breeze Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).

The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 323 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: Top 50% in KS
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Breeze Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

South Breeze Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	South Breeze Elementary School
Pre-K	39
Kind	50
1	62
2	59
3	49
4	64

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Total Students

323 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School
2023	334
2022	321
2021	319
2020	369
2019	369
2018	394
2017	394
2016	406
2015	388
2014	399
2012	370

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School
2023	22
2022	25
2021	23
2020	24
2019	24
2018	26
2017	26
2016	26
2015	30
2014	32
2012	29

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Mascot

Eagles

School Rankings

South Breeze Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of South Breeze Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (KS)

#460 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School
2023	#460
2022	#505
2021	#317
2019	#273
2018	#305
2017	#250
2016	#132
2015	#174
2014	#467
2013	#467
2012	#64

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30-34%

31%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	32%	31%	17%
2022	27%	29%	16%
2021	32%	28%	17%
2019	42%	33%	22%
2018	47%	33%	24%
2017	47%	34%	23%
2016	52%	35%	28%
2015	47%	33%	26%
2013	82%	77%	74%
2012	95%	84%	87%
2011	95%	84%	87%

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40-44%

32%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2022	42%	32%	25%
2021	52%	36%	30%
2019	52%	37%	29%
2018	47%	37%	24%
2017	52%	38%	34%
2016	67%	41%	38%
2015	67%	42%	39%
2013	92%	84%	87%
2012	95%	86%	90%
2011	95%	87%	91%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	15:1	13:1	12:1
2022	13:1	13:1	11:1
2021	14:1	13:1	11:1
2020	15:1	13:1	13:1
2019	15:1	13:1	13:1
2018	15:1	14:1	12:1
2017	15:1	14:1	12:1
2016	16:1	14:1	12:1
2015	13:1	14:1	12:1
2014	13:1	13:1	14:1
2012	13:1	13:1	12:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	1%	3%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2020	1%	3%	1%
2019	1%	3%	1%
2018	2%	3%	1%
2017	2%	3%	1%
2016	1%	3%	1%
2015	1%	3%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2012	1%	3%	1%
2011	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

27%

22%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	30%	21%	28%
2022	31%	21%	28%
2021	30%	20%	28%
2020	30%	20%	28%
2019	30%	20%	28%
2018	31%	19%	29%
2017	31%	19%	29%
2016	33%	19%	28%
2015	33%	19%	29%
2014	34%	18%	27%
2012	31%	17%	27%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	2%	7%	2%
2022	2%	6%	3%
2021	2%	7%	3%
2020	3%	7%	3%
2019	3%	7%	3%
2018	3%	7%	2%
2017	3%	7%	2%
2016	1%	7%	2%
2015	1%	7%	2%
2014	2%	7%	2%
2012	1%	7%	2%

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White

56%

61%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	55%	62%	61%
2022	55%	63%	61%
2021	61%	63%	62%
2020	61%	64%	62%
2019	61%	64%	62%
2018	60%	65%	63%
2017	60%	65%	63%
2016	61%	65%	64%
2015	62%	65%	64%
2014	59%	66%	65%
2012	64%	67%	66%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	10%	6%	7%
2022	10%	6%	6%
2021	6%	6%	5%
2020	5%	5%	5%
2019	5%	5%	5%
2018	4%	5%	5%
2017	4%	5%	5%
2016	4%	5%	5%
2015	3%	5%	5%
2014	3%	5%	4%
2012	3%	4%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.61

0.57

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	0.60	0.57	0.55
2022	0.60	0.56	0.55
2021	0.54	0.56	0.54
2020	0.54	0.55	0.54
2019	0.54	0.55	0.54
2018	0.55	0.54	0.52
2017	0.55	0.54	0.52
2016	0.52	0.54	0.52
2015	0.51	0.54	0.51
2014	0.55	0.53	0.51
2012	0.51	0.52	0.50

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

49%

42%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	51%	41%	48%
2022	31%	34%	36%
2021	43%	36%	42%
2020	40%	37%	44%
2019	40%	37%	44%
2018	43%	39%	42%
2017	43%	39%	42%
2016	41%	40%	45%
2015	44%	40%	43%
2014	47%	40%	42%
2012	44%	39%	42%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	South Breeze Elementary School	Kansas	Newton School District
2023	6%	7%	7%
2022	8%	10%	11%
2021	11%	9%	10%
2020	12%	10%	11%
2019	12%	10%	11%
2018	10%	9%	11%
2017	10%	9%	11%
2016	12%	9%	10%
2015	13%	10%	13%
2014	13%	10%	13%
2012	15%	10%	14%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Newton School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Eagles

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Breeze Elementary School's ranking?

South Breeze Elementary School is ranked #460 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).

How many students attend South Breeze Elementary School?

323 students attend South Breeze Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of South Breeze Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of South Breeze Elementary School?

South Breeze Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does South Breeze Elementary School offer ?

South Breeze Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is South Breeze Elementary School part of?

South Breeze Elementary School is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 323 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
: Top 50%
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education