Enrollment
280
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newell, IA
Newell-Fonda Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newell-Fonda Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192058001217
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell-Fonda Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell-Fonda Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newell, IA.
School address
District: Newell-Fonda Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192058001217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newell-Fonda Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newell-Fonda Elementary
Newell-Fonda Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newell, Iowa, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Newell-Fonda Comm School District also operates Newell-Fonda High School (138 students) and Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. (124 students) alongside Newell-Fonda Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newell-Fonda Elementary compares
Newell-Fonda Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.6%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Newell-Fonda Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newell-Fonda Comm School District, which includes Newell-Fonda Elementary.
$12,977
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 35.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newell-Fonda Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell-Fonda High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell-Fonda Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newell-Fonda Elementary
How many students attend Newell-Fonda Elementary?
Newell-Fonda Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newell, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda Elementary is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newell-Fonda Elementary?
42.6% of students at Newell-Fonda Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell-Fonda Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newell-Fonda Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Newell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell-Fonda Elementary?
Newell-Fonda Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newell-Fonda Elementary rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newell, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newell on the city page.
Is Newell-Fonda Elementary a good school?
Newell-Fonda Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newell-Fonda Comm School District?
Besides Newell-Fonda Elementary, Newell-Fonda Comm School District also operates Newell-Fonda High School (138 students) and Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. (124 students). See the Newell-Fonda Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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