- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Newell-Fonda Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 192058001217 · Newell, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 16.5:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Newell-Fonda High School (138 students)
Newell-Fonda Elementary held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Newell-Fonda Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newell-Fonda Elementary
280 students
- Newell-Fonda H
Newell-Fonda High School
138 students
- Newell-Fonda M
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
124 students
What this shows Newell-Fonda Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell-Fonda Elementary compares
Newell-Fonda Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Newell-Fonda Comm School District reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.