Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newell-fonda Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newell-fonda Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newell-fonda Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newell-fonda Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell-fonda Elementary School's ranking?
Newell-fonda Elementary School is ranked #728 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Newell-fonda Elementary School often compared to?
Newell-fonda Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Marshall Elementary School, Sioux Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Newell-fonda Elementary School?
269 students attend Newell-fonda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Newell-fonda Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell-fonda Elementary School?
Newell-fonda Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell-fonda Elementary School offer ?
Newell-fonda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newell-fonda Elementary School part of?
Newell-fonda Elementary School is part of Newell-Fonda Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 17, 2024 (Friday)
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
August 23, 2024 (Friday)
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 17, 2025 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
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