How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District | Newell-Fonda Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Martensdale, Iowa | Newell, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 580 | 578 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District | Newell-Fonda Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,752 | $13,061 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.7% | 11.9% |
| State Revenue | 43.2% | 35.1% |
| Local Revenue | 48.1% | 53.0% |
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Newell-Fonda Comm School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District | Newell-Fonda Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.9% | 76.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.2% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 6.4% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.7% | 34.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District | Newell-Fonda Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 265:1 | 206.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.4% | 18.7% |
School Types
Martensdale-St Marys Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.