Enrollment
806
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192061001226
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Senior High School
Newton Senior High School is a large high school in Newton, Iowa, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 93% of state schools at 806 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 302 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 806 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newton's high schools, it stands alongside West Academy Alternative School (51 students): Newton Senior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 8.5:1).
Newton Comm School District also operates Berg Middle School (790 students) and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students) alongside Newton Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Newton Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton Comm School District, which includes Newton Senior High School.
$12,608
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 54.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~806 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newton Senior High School a good school?
Newton Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa 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 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.
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