Newell-fonda Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(712) 272-3324
Newell-fonda Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Newell-fonda Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Newell-fonda Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 243 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Newell-fonda Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Newell-fonda Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #748 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newell-Fonda Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Newell-fonda Elementary School is Newell-fonda High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Newell-fonda Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newell Newell-fonda High School Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 142 students10
0.0 miles
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3325 0 9-12 142 - Newell Newell-fonda Middle School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 117 students10
0.0 miles
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324 0 6-8 117 - Storm Lake East Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 142 students
10.1 miles
930 E 5th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8076 10.1 PK-K 142 - Storm Lake St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 59 students
10.4 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 10.4 9-12 59 - Storm Lake Storm Lake High School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 740 students10
10.4 miles
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065 10.4 9-12 740
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