Newton Yost Elementary School

Summary:

Newton Yost Elementary School is a public elementary school in Porter, Indiana, serving 369 students in grades K-4 and part of the highly-ranked Duneland School Corporation. This school consistently outperforms the state average on ILEARN assessments, with 62.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 71.08% in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6-41.8% and 48-52.4% respectively.

Newton Yost Elementary has a more diverse student population than nearby schools, with 18.97% Hispanic and 3.25% African American students. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 7.9% compared to the 12.5-24.9% range in the Portage Township Schools district. Additionally, 38.48% of Newton Yost students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged families.

Overall, Newton Yost Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the Duneland district, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Indiana elementary schools. The school's strong academic outcomes, diverse student population, and lower chronic absenteeism suggest effective teaching practices and a commitment to supporting the needs of all students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Compared to nearby schools, Newton Yost's performance and community engagement make it an attractive option for families in the Porter area.

Detail:

Public K-4

100 W Beam St
Porter, IN 46304

(219) 983-3640

District: Duneland School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,773

Students who attend Newton Yost Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Chesterton Middle School
	Westchester Intermediate School
High:	Chesterton Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Hispanic:

17.1%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newton Yost Elementary School ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Duneland School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.11. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Hispanic (17.1%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Duneland School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton Yost Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Duneland School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Newton Yost Elementary School employs 27.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton Yost Elementary School is $11,773. 2 elementary schools in the Duneland School Corporation District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newton Yost Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Duneland School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Duneland School Corporation 44^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newton Yost Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	59.43	422^nd	959	56.0%
2006	83.70	96^th	961	90.0%
2007	77.87	159^th	985	83.9%
2008	69.42	280^th	996	71.9%
2009	65.01	366^th	1003	63.5%
2010	67.29	341^st	1009	66.2%
2011	70.10	291^st	1025	71.6%
2012	59.33	468^th	1015	53.9%
2013	55.69	550^th	1035	46.9%
2014	65.61	388^th	1036	62.5%
2015	60.99	437^th	1040	58.0%
2016	60.35	470^th	1046	55.1%
2017	65.35	384^th	1033	62.8%
2018	71.08	291^st	1027	71.7%
2019	57.93	453^rd	1031	56.1%
2021	53.22	502^nd	1016	50.6%
2022	74.56	240^th	1020	76.5%
2023	77.34	204^th	1016	79.9%
2024	89.11	79^th	1010	92.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newton Yost Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	349	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1989	339	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1990	379	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
1991	393	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
1992	396	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
1993	392	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1994	392	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	401
1995	405	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	17	425
1996	405	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	17	425
1997	396	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	5	419
1998	431	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
1999	446	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	455
2000	431	7	1	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2001	416	3	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
2002	374	6	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2003	374	6	2	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2004	372	5	8	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
2005	361	5	4	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	385
2006	375	3	3	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	403
2007	365	3	3	31	1	n/a	n/a	17	420
2008	390	6	8	23	1	n/a	n/a	12	440
2009	394	14	7	21	0	n/a	n/a	14	450
2010	383	14	7	25	1	n/a	n/a	26	456
2011	330	16	6	45	0	0	14	0	411
2012	328	16	5	45	0	0	14	0	408
2013	313	13	3	45	0	0	15	0	389
2014	303	19	4	53	1	0	23	0	403
2015	294	7	4	55	0	1	16	0	377
2016	279	9	6	56	1	1	19	0	371
2017	279	5	4	47	0	2	19	0	356
2018	298	10	5	41	0	3	18	0	375
2019	288	6	3	66	0	2	14	0	379
2020	286	11	4	58	0	2	15	0	376
2021	305	7	3	58	0	2	16	0	391
2022	296	16	5	73	1	0	19	0	410
2023	267	12	3	70	1	0	16	0	369
2024	277	17	5	65	0	0	17	0	381

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton Yost Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	353	14.6	24.1	9.3
1989	342	16.1	21.2	11.7
1990	382	18.6	20.5	9.2
1991	396	18.6	21.2	14.9
1992	400	17.0	23.5	11.5
1993	399	18.4	21.7	13.5
1994	401	18.8	21.3	11
1995	425	22.0	19.3	14.5
1996	425	22.0	19.3	14.5
1997	419	21.5	19.5	8.9
1998	434	22.5	19.3	13.4
1999	455	23.5	19.4	19.1
2000	460	24.4	18.9	26.7
2001	444	23.4	19.0	26.4
2002	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2003	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2004	400	21.0	19.0	27.5
2005	385	21.0	18.3	30.4
2006	403	20.0	20.2	25.1
2007	420	n/a	n/a	26.6
2008	440	23.5	18.7	27.8
2009	450	22.5	20.0	23.2
2010	456	25.0	18.2	22.3
2011	411	18.0	22.8	32.1
2012	408	23.0	17.7	29.9
2013	389	20.0	19.4	33.7
2014	403	21.0	19.1	35.5
2015	377	22.0	17.1	32.4
2016	371	21.0	17.6	31
2017	356	21.0	16.9	31.7
2018	375	21.0	17.8	37.1
2019	379	21.2	17.8	37.5
2020	376	20.5	18.3	35.4
2021	391	24.5	15.9	34.3
2022	410	31.1	13.1	35.9
2023	369	26.6	13.8	38.5
2024	381	27.6	13.7	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton Yost Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	353	14.6	24.1	9.3
1989	342	16.1	21.2	11.7
1990	382	18.6	20.5	9.2
1991	396	18.6	21.2	14.9
1992	400	17.0	23.5	11.5
1993	399	18.4	21.7	13.5
1994	401	18.8	21.3	11
1995	425	22.0	19.3	14.5
1996	425	22.0	19.3	14.5
1997	419	21.5	19.5	8.9
1998	434	22.5	19.3	13.4
1999	455	23.5	19.4	19.1
2000	460	24.4	18.9	26.7
2001	444	23.4	19.0	26.4
2002	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2003	401	22.0	18.2	23.4
2004	400	21.0	19.0	27.5
2005	385	21.0	18.3	30.4
2006	403	20.0	20.2	25.1
2007	420	n/a	n/a	26.6
2008	440	23.5	18.7	27.8
2009	450	22.5	20.0	23.2
2010	456	25.0	18.2	22.3
2011	411	18.0	22.8	32.1
2012	408	23.0	17.7	29.9
2013	389	20.0	19.4	33.7
2014	403	21.0	19.1	35.5
2015	377	22.0	17.1	32.4
2016	371	21.0	17.6	31
2017	356	21.0	16.9	31.7
2018	375	21.0	17.8	37.1
2019	379	21.2	17.8	37.5
2020	376	20.5	18.3	35.4
2021	391	24.5	15.9	34.3
2022	410	31.1	13.1	35.9
2023	369	26.6	13.8	38.5
2024	381	27.6	13.7	44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton Yost Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$296 (2.9%)	$9,970 (97.1%)	$10,265
2020	$432 (4.1%)	$10,072 (95.9%)	$10,504
2021	$308 (2.9%)	$10,241 (97.1%)	$10,549
2022	$619 (5.3%)	$11,154 (94.8%)	$11,772

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton Yost Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 453^rd of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 204^th of 1016 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton Yost Elementary School)	45	56.1	11.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Duneland School Corporation)	59.2	61.7	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Newton Yost Elementary School)	58.3	72	13.7%
3rd Grade Math (Duneland School Corporation)	74	73.9	0.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Yost Elementary School)	51.2	51.8	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Duneland School Corporation)	53.3	60.4	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Newton Yost Elementary School)	60.5	57.8	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Duneland School Corporation)	68.4	71.4	3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Newton Yost Elementary School)	44.2	42.2	2%
4th Grade Science (Duneland School Corporation)	55.1	57	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	379	369	2.6%
African American	6	12	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	66	70	6.1%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	288	267	7.3%
Two or More Races	14	16	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	38.5%	1%

Schools Near Newton Yost Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newton Yost Elementary School	Public	K-4	100 W Beam St	Porter	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3640	381	28	13.7	44.4%	277 (72.7%)	17 (4.5%)	65 (17.1%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	89.1	79^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.2%		77.3	204^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.9%	125	56.3	68.6					62.7	72.5	69.8					71.1		$11,773	$619	$11,154
Bailly Elementary School	Public	K-4	800 S 5th St	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3670	393	28	14.2	41.5%	294 (74.8%)	21 (5.3%)	56 (14.2%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	88.2	92^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	90.9%		86.1	113^th of 1016 public elementary schools	88.9%	21	52.3	74.4					63.1	67.1	78.1					72.5		$12,291	$629	$11,662
Discovery Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	800 Canonie Dr	Porter	46304	Porter County	Discovery Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-9800	544	36	15.1	35.1%	356 (65.4%)	29 (5.3%)	105 (19.3%)	16 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.0%)	70.5	292^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	71.1%		73.5	255^th of 1016 public elementary schools	74.9%	37	58.1	44.6	50.9	40.0	36.8	66.7	49.9	71.6	54.1	47.5	22.0	33.3	31.0	46.8	52.5	$8,157	$630	$7,527
Brummitt Elementary School	Public	K-4	2500 Indian Boundary	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(219) 983-3660	362	29	12.6	30.9%	277 (76.5%)	10 (2.8%)	61 (16.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	92.1	57^th of 1010 public elementary schools	94.4%		95.3	24^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.6%	33	63.4	75.4					68.7	78.1	67.7					73.5		$11,650	$513	$11,137
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 W 900 N	Chesterton	46304	Porter County	Duneland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 983-3650	530	34	15.7	34.2%	401 (75.7%)	8 (1.5%)	89 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	81.5	166^th of 1010 public elementary schools	83.6%		81.9	159^th of 1016 public elementary schools	84.4%	7	58.2	55.8					56.9	69.2	58.4					63.2		$11,510	$532	$10,978
Ethel R Jones Elementary School	Public	K-5	2374 McCool Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8025	299	22	13.9		171 (57.2%)	33 (11.0%)	87 (29.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	48.4	543^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	46.2%		48.4	553^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	45.6%	10	37.5	36.2	47.1				40.1	56.3	44.7	23.5				42.6	23.5	$11,522	$1,461	$10,061
Crisman Elementary School	Public	K-5	6161 Old Porter Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8020	353	23	15.6		166 (47.0%)	63 (17.8%)	97 (27.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	41.5	608^th of 1010 public elementary schools	39.8%		36.4	667^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.4%	59	33.9	33.3	37.0				34.9	55.9	29.8	34.3				39.7	23.3	$10,070	$1,286	$8,784
Rowena Kyle Elementary School	Public	K-5	2701 Hamstrom Rd	Portage	46368	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8030	439	23	19.0		187 (42.6%)	64 (14.6%)	164 (37.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.2%)	46.2	568^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.8%		46.6	572^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	43.7%	4	47.7	44.6	29.5				40.8	51.1	52.7	20.5				41.7	12.8	$9,604	$1,117	$8,487
Paul Saylor Elementary School	Public	K-5	331 Midway	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8040	283	18	15.7		134 (47.3%)	66 (23.3%)	67 (23.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	17.1	845^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.3%		23.5	790^th of 1016 public elementary schools	22.2%	55	18.2	18.8	14.0				17.0	29.6	28.6	27.9				28.7	9.3	$10,937	$1,468	$9,469
South Haven Elementary School	Public	K-5	395 W Midway Dr	Valparaiso	46385	Porter County	Portage Township Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(219) 763-8045	288	20	14.7		210 (72.9%)	21 (7.3%)	40 (13.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	36.8	662^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	34.5%		36.8	666^th of 1016 public elementary schools	34.4%	4	28.3	31.9	29.3				29.9	50.0	46.8	22.0				40.3	22.0	$11,754	$1,486	$10,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Newton Yost Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Newton Yost Elementary School?

Students at Newton Yost Elementary School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Newton Yost Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Newton Yost Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Newton Yost Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newton Yost Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chesterton Middle School
Middle : Westchester Intermediate School
High : Chesterton Senior High School

What district is Newton Yost Elementary School in?

Duneland School Corporation

Is Newton Yost Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Newton Yost Elementary School ranks in the top 7.8% of Indiana elementary schools.

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