- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, IA
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Hough Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192061002238
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Hough Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Hough Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA.
School address
District: Newton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192061002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Emerson Hough Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 192061002238 · Newton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 16.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Senior High School (806 students)
Emerson Hough Elementary School shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Emerson Hough Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Senior
Newton Senior High School
806 students
- Berg Middle Sc
Berg Middle School
790 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
380 students
- This school
Emerson Hough Elementary School
336 students
- Woodrow Wilson 306
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
306 students
- Aurora Heights 268
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Emerson Hough Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Hough Elementary School compares
Emerson Hough Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 72% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Emerson Hough Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Newton Comm School District reports $14,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Hough Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berg Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurora Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Hough Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Hough Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Hough Elementary School?
Emerson Hough Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Hough Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Hough Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emerson Hough Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Emerson Hough Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Hough Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Hough Elementary School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Newton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Hough Elementary School?
Emerson Hough Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Hough Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Comm School District?
Besides Emerson Hough Elementary School, Newton Comm School District also operates Newton Senior High School (806 students), Berg Middle School (790 students), and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students). See the Newton Comm School District district page for the complete list.