- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newell, IA
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Newell-Fonda Middle Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192058000713
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newell · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newell, IA.
School address
District: Newell-Fonda Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192058000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 192058000713 · Newell, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 20.7:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Newell-Fonda Elementary (280 students)
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. grew from 123 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newell-Fonda E
Newell-Fonda Elementary
280 students
- Newell-Fonda H
Newell-Fonda High School
138 students
- This school
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
124 students
What this shows Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. compares
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. is a growing 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. is about as mixed as 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 Middle Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newell-Fonda Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newell-Fonda High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~124 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
How many students attend Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.?
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. has 124 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. is 20.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.?
34.1% of students at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. is White at 79.0% of enrollment, in Newell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.?
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. rank among public schools in Newell?
By Resource Investment Index, Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. ranks #3 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 Middle Sch., Newell-Fonda Comm School District also operates Newell-Fonda Elementary (280 students) and Newell-Fonda High School (138 students). See the Newell-Fonda Comm School District district page for the complete list.