- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Newton Elem School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 172038002303 · Newton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Comm High School (412 students)
Newton Elem School held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Newton Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton Elem School
476 students
- Newton Comm Hi
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 Elem School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Elem School compares
Newton Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.