- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172038002299
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Newton Comm High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 172038002299 · Newton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Elem School (476 students)
Newton Comm High School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Newton Comm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Elem Sc
Newton Elem School
476 students
- This school
Newton Comm High School
412 students
- Jasper Co Jr H 176
Jasper Co Jr High
176 students
- Ste Marie Elem 133
Ste Marie Elem School
133 students
What this shows Newton Comm High School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Comm High School compares
Newton Comm High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Jasper County Cud 1 reports $14,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 26/100 (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 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.
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.