How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Newton Comm School District | Storm Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newton, Iowa | Storm Lake, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 2,857 | 2,882 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 15:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Newton Comm School District | Storm Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,130 | $13,044 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| State Revenue | 54.9% | 57.8% |
| Local Revenue | 32.4% | 28.1% |
Newton Comm School District
Federal State Local
Storm Lake Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Newton Comm School District | Storm Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.3% | 13.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% | 56.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 12.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 59.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Newton Comm School District | Storm Lake Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 291.5:1 | 330.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.5% | 24.3% |
School Types
Newton Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Storm Lake Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.