Enrollment
138
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newell, IA
Newell-Fonda High School
Federal NCES profile for Newell-Fonda High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192058001218
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell-Fonda High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell-Fonda High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newell, IA.
School address
District: Newell-Fonda Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192058001218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newell-Fonda High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newell-Fonda High School
Newell-Fonda High School is a small high school in Newell, Iowa, enrolling 138 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Newell-Fonda High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Iowa schools and 28% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newell-Fonda Comm School District also operates Newell-Fonda Elementary (280 students) and Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. (124 students) alongside Newell-Fonda High School.
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 High School compares
Newell-Fonda High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$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 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Newell-Fonda High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newell-Fonda Comm School District, which includes Newell-Fonda High School.
$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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell-Fonda Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell-Fonda High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high 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 (~138 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newell-Fonda High School
How many students attend Newell-Fonda High School?
Newell-Fonda High School has 138 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newell, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda High School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newell-Fonda High School?
33.1% of students at Newell-Fonda High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell-Fonda High School?
The largest demographic group at Newell-Fonda High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Newell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell-Fonda High School?
Newell-Fonda High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 High School rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda High School ranks #1 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 High School a good school?
Newell-Fonda High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 High School, Newell-Fonda Comm School District also operates Newell-Fonda Elementary (280 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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