- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, IA
Newton Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192061001226
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Senior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Senior High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Senior High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newton, IA.
School address
District: Newton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192061001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Newton Senior High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 192061001226 · Newton, IA High · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 16.8:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Berg Middle School (790 students)
Newton Senior High School held near 798 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Newton Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton Senior High School
806 students
- Berg Middle Sc
Berg Middle School
790 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
380 students
- Emerson Hough
Emerson Hough Elementary School
336 students
- Woodrow Wilson 306
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
306 students
- Aurora Heights 268
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Newton Senior High School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Senior High School compares
Newton Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$14,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Newton Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Comm School District reports $14,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Hough Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurora Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Newton
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton Senior High School
How many students attend Newton Senior High School?
Newton Senior High School has 806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 798 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Senior High School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton Senior High School?
41.4% of students at Newton Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Senior High School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Newton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Senior High School?
Newton Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Senior High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
What other schools are in Newton Comm School District?
Besides Newton Senior High School, Newton Comm School District also operates Berg Middle School (790 students), Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students), and Emerson Hough Elementary School (336 students). See the Newton Comm School District district page for the complete list.