Enrollment
306
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newton, IA
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192061002239
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Newton, IA.
School address
District: Newton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192061002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Newton, Iowa, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 306 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Berg Middle School (790 students): Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 13.2:1).
Newton Comm School District also operates Newton Senior High School (806 students) and Berg Middle School (790 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School compares
Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 78.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newton Comm School District, which includes Woodrow Wilson Elementary 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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Hough Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aurora Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Newton
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~306 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
49.3% of students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Newton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Newton Comm School District also operates Newton Senior High School (806 students), Berg Middle School (790 students), and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (380 students). See the Newton Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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