Enrollment
124
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newell-Fonda Middle Sch.
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. is a small middle school in Newell, Iowa, enrolling 124 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 40% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 124 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 152 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% 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 High School (138 students) alongside Newell-Fonda Middle Sch..
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 Middle Sch. compares
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newell-Fonda Comm School District, which includes Newell-Fonda Middle Sch..
$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 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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle 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 (~124 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Newell on the city page.
Is Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. a good school?
Newell-Fonda Middle Sch. earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 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.
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