How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | South O'Brien Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newell, Iowa | Paullina, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 578 | 576 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | South O'Brien Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,061 | $13,648 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 35.1% | 28.5% |
| Local Revenue | 53.0% | 60.3% |
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Federal State Local
South O'Brien Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | South O'Brien Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 90.1% |
| African American | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 6.4% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.1% | 25.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newell-Fonda Comm School District | South O'Brien Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 206.5:1 | 259:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 11.8% |
School Types
Newell-Fonda Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
South O'Brien Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.