- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 192061002239 · Newton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 16.1:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Senior High School (806 students)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School shrank from 272 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Senior
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
- This school 306
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
306 students
- Aurora Heights 268
Aurora Heights Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Woodrow Wilson Elementary School reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Wilson Elementary School compares
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.