Enrollment
476
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, IL
Newton Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172038002303
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 476
- students enrolled
Newton Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Newton, IL.
School address
District: Jasper County Cud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172038002303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Elem School
Newton Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newton, Illinois, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% 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.
Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Comm High School (412 students) and Jasper Co Jr High (176 students) alongside Newton Elem 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 Elem School compares
Newton Elem 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Newton Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper County Cud 1, which includes Newton Elem 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 Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Comm High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~476 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newton Elem School
How many students attend Newton Elem School?
Newton Elem School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Elem School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Newton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Elem School?
Newton Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newton Elem School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elem School ranks #1 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 Elem School a good school?
Newton Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Elem School, Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Comm High School (412 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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