Enrollment
412
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, IL
Newton Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Comm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172038002299
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Comm High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 412
- students enrolled
Newton Comm High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Comm High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newton, IL.
School address
District: Jasper County Cud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172038002299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Comm High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Comm High School
Newton Comm High School is a mid-sized high school in Newton, Illinois, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jasper County Cud 1 spends $11,168 per pupil, 34% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Elem School (476 students) and Jasper Co Jr High (176 students) alongside Newton Comm 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 Newton Comm High School compares
Newton Comm High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$11,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
13
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Newton Comm High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper County Cud 1, which includes Newton Comm High School.
$11,168
Per student
-34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 Newton Comm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper Co Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ste Marie Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Comm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newton Comm High School
How many students attend Newton Comm High School?
Newton Comm High School has 412 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Comm High School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Comm High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Newton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Comm High School?
Newton Comm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton Comm High School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Comm High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Newton Comm High School a good school?
Newton Comm High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois 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 Jasper County Cud 1?
Besides Newton Comm High School, Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Elem School (476 students), Jasper Co Jr High (176 students), and Ste Marie Elem School (133 students). See the Jasper County Cud 1 district page for the complete list.
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