Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Newell-Fonda Elementary ranks 353 rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Newell-Fonda Elementary is a public elementary school serving 289 students in grades PK-5 in Newell, Iowa, which is part of the Newell-Fonda Community School District. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 184th to 353rd out of 557-574 Iowa elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5.

Academically, Newell-Fonda Elementary generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency in grades 3-5, with some exceptions. For example, the school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (68.6%) was higher than the state average (64.2%), but its 5th-grade ELA proficiency (63.6%) was lower than the state average (69%). In Mathematics, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency (91.4%) was significantly higher than the state average (76.3%), but its 5th-grade proficiency (61.4%) was lower than the state average (70.7%). Compared to nearby schools, Newell-Fonda Elementary's performance is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better and others performing worse.

Newell-Fonda Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.98% to 49.48% over the past three school years. This is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Albert City-Truesdale Elementary (52.63%) and East Sac County Elementary (36.08%), but lower than others, such as Storm Lake Elementary (76.04%) and Storm Lake Early Elementary (75.51%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568-0297

(712) 272-3324

District: Newell-Fonda Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
353^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,429

Students who attend Newell-Fonda Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Newell-Fonda Middle School
High:	Newell-Fonda High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.5%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Pacific Islander:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newell-Fonda Elementary ranks worse than 63.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.5%), Hispanic (17.4%), Pacific Islander (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newell-Fonda Elementary is 16.4. (See more...)

Compare Newell-Fonda Elementary employs 17.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newell-Fonda Elementary is $12,429.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newell-Fonda Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newell-Fonda Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newell-Fonda Community School District 228^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2017	65.34	222^nd	574	61.3%
2018	53.39	314^th	567	44.6%
2019	48.68	348^th	603	42.3%
2021	59.11	246^th	567	56.6%
2022	69.12	184^th	574	67.9%
2023	58.81	255^th	565	54.9%
2024	46.23	353^rd	557	36.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1989	165	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
1990	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1991	162	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1992	142	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
1993	141	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	145
1994	142	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	148
1995	147	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1996	147	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1997	136	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
1998	133	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1999	136	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	142
2000	124	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	-15	114
2001	102	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	104
2002	97	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2003	97	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2004	101	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2005	121	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2006	118	1	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2007	107	2	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2008	107	0	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2009	100	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
2010	133	0	0	18	0	0	2	0	153
2011	150	0	0	22	0	0	2	0	174
2012	158	0	0	31	0	0	3	0	192
2013	159	0	0	35	0	0	6	0	200
2014	156	0	0	34	1	0	4	0	195
2015	140	0	1	31	0	1	3	0	176
2016	146	3	0	32	1	1	1	0	184
2017	198	1	3	36	3	3	6	0	250
2018	199	0	2	31	1	1	9	0	243
2019	191	0	1	33	1	3	7	0	236
2020	203	0	0	39	0	10	7	0	259
2021	207	0	0	41	0	13	7	0	268
2022	210	0	0	42	0	10	7	0	269
2023	206	1	0	47	0	28	7	0	289
2024	208	0	1	50	0	22	6	0	287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	6.9	20.1	n/a
1989	165	7.5	22.0	24.2
1990	169	8.3	20.3	0
1991	164	7.1	23.0	25.6
1992	143	9.0	15.8	18.9
1993	145	10.2	14.2	29.7
1994	148	10.2	14.5	31.8
1995	157	11.7	13.4	47.1
1996	157	11.7	13.4	47.1
1997	143	12.7	11.3	25.2
1998	144	12.7	11.3	22.9
1999	142	12.6	11.3	38
2000	114	12.4	9.2	37.2
2001	104	12.4	8.4	38.5
2002	108	9.8	11.0	38.9
2003	108	9.8	11.0	38.9
2004	108	10.5	10.3	39.8
2005	129	8.4	15.4	30.2
2006	134	11.0	12.2	35.1
2007	123	10.6	11.6	36.6
2008	122	9.5	12.8	47.5
2009	112	9.2	12.2	42
2010	153	7.3	20.7	43.1
2011	174	11.0	15.8	38.5
2012	192	11.6	16.5	46.4
2013	200	12.5	16.0	48
2014	195	13.7	14.1	50.8
2015	176	14.0	12.5	49.4
2016	184	14.0	13.1	51.6
2017	250	17.0	14.6	46.8
2018	243	17.6	13.7	48.6
2019	236	17.6	13.4	48.7
2020	259	18.4	14.0	50.2
2021	268	19.4	13.8	46.3
2022	269	18.6	14.4	45
2023	289	17.6	16.4	49.5
2024	287	17.4	16.4	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	139	6.9	20.1	n/a
1989	165	7.5	22.0	24.2
1990	169	8.3	20.3	0
1991	164	7.1	23.0	25.6
1992	143	9.0	15.8	18.9
1993	145	10.2	14.2	29.7
1994	148	10.2	14.5	31.8
1995	157	11.7	13.4	47.1
1996	157	11.7	13.4	47.1
1997	143	12.7	11.3	25.2
1998	144	12.7	11.3	22.9
1999	142	12.6	11.3	38
2000	114	12.4	9.2	37.2
2001	104	12.4	8.4	38.5
2002	108	9.8	11.0	38.9
2003	108	9.8	11.0	38.9
2004	108	10.5	10.3	39.8
2005	129	8.4	15.4	30.2
2006	134	11.0	12.2	35.1
2007	123	10.6	11.6	36.6
2008	122	9.5	12.8	47.5
2009	112	9.2	12.2	42
2010	153	7.3	20.7	43.1
2011	174	11.0	15.8	38.5
2012	192	11.6	16.5	46.4
2013	200	12.5	16.0	48
2014	195	13.7	14.1	50.8
2015	176	14.0	12.5	49.4
2016	184	14.0	13.1	51.6
2017	250	17.0	14.6	46.8
2018	243	17.6	13.7	48.6
2019	236	17.6	13.4	48.7
2020	259	18.4	14.0	50.2
2021	268	19.4	13.8	46.3
2022	269	18.6	14.4	45
2023	289	17.6	16.4	49.5
2024	287	17.4	16.4	49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newell-Fonda Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$641 (5.2%)	$11,789 (94.9%)	$12,429

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newell-Fonda Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 255^th of 565 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	58.8	66.7	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	58.8	66.7	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	85.3	82.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	85.3	82.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	75	72.9	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	75	72.9	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	71.9	75	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	71.9	75	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	51.6	70.4	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	51.6	70.4	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Elementary)	67.7	85.2	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Newell-Fonda Community School District)	67.7	85.2	17.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	236	289	22.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	33	47	42.4%
Pacific Islander	3	28	833.3%
White	191	206	7.9%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.7%	49.5%	0.8%

Schools Near Newell-Fonda Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newell-Fonda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 272-3324	287	17	16.4	49.5%	208 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	6 (2.1%)	46.2	353^rd of 557 public elementary schools	36.6%		58.8	255^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.9%	98	68.6	65.9	63.6		91.4	68.3	61.4		56.8	$12,429	$641	$11,789
East Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	930 E 5th	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8076	110	9	11.5	54.5%	14 (12.7%)	6 (5.5%)	58 (52.7%)	14 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.5%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$20,109	$718	$19,392
Storm Lake Elementary	Public	1-4	1810 Hyland Drive	Storm Lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 732-8074	807	58	13.8	71.4%	84 (10.4%)	38 (4.7%)	448 (55.5%)	118 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	103 (12.8%)	15 (1.9%)	1.9	549^th of 557 public elementary schools	1.4%		3.9	549^th of 565 public elementary schools	2.8%		32.8	40.5			47.5	30.8				$12,446	$1,029	$11,417
Storm Lake Early Elementary School	Public	K	5950 90th Avenue	Storm lake	50588	Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 213-2110	247	21	12.0	66.0%	28 (11.3%)	10 (4.0%)	131 (53.0%)	28 (11.3%)	1 (0.4%)	46 (18.6%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Orchard	Albert City	50510	Buena Vista County	Albert City-Truesdale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 843-5416	104	11	9.8	45.2%	80 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	64.5	203^rd of 557 public elementary schools	63.6%		47.6	346^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.8%	143	83.3	90.0	87.5	72.7	83.3	70.0	68.8	54.5	75.0	$21,016	$963	$20,052
East Sac County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 S 16th St	Sac City	50583	Sac County	East Sac County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 662-7200	448	28	16.1	30.6%	412 (92.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	9 (2.0%)	56.7	283^rd of 557 public elementary schools	49.2%		27.6	452^nd of 565 public elementary schools	20.0%	169	56.8	74.3	72.2	76.8	77.3	79.2	66.7	73.2	80.6	$13,478	$447	$13,030
Alta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1009 Main St	Alta	51002	Buena Vista County	Alta-Aurelia Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 200-1400	267	19	14.2	38.6%	179 (67.0%)	7 (2.6%)	55 (20.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	5 (1.9%)	86.2	29^th of 557 public elementary schools	94.8%					(n/a)	90.2	92.3			85.7	87.2				$13,449	$572	$12,877
Schaller-Crestland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 S Berwick	Schaller	51053	Sac County	Schaller-Crestland Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 275-4267	170	13	13.0	50.6%	109 (64.1%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (20.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (11.2%)	5 (2.9%)	80.9	66^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.2%		78.9	91^st of 565 public elementary schools	83.9%	25	71.4	87.0	68.8		92.9	91.3	87.5		87.5	$14,410	$990	$13,420
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 W Garfield	Laurens	50554	Pocahontas County	Laurens-Marathon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 841-5000	145	15	9.6	41.4%	92 (63.4%)	5 (3.4%)	26 (17.9%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	13 (9.0%)	6 (4.1%)	10.7	509^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.6%		54.7	285^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.6%	224	38.1	72.7	33.3	66.7	38.1	63.6	26.7	46.7	20.0	$20,283	$1,719	$18,563
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	274	19	14.3	58.0%	231 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%		63.3	216^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.8%	60	56.7	67.6	75.6	86.0	86.7	62.2	68.3	82.0	63.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400

Frequently Asked Questions about Newell-Fonda Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Newell-Fonda Elementary?

Students at Newell-Fonda Elementary are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Newell-Fonda Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Newell-Fonda Elementary.

Is Newell-Fonda Elementary a good school?

Newell-Fonda Elementary ranks 353^rd of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Newell-Fonda Elementary in?

Newell-Fonda Community School District

What schools do graduates of Newell-Fonda Elementary attend?

Students who attend Newell-Fonda Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Newell-Fonda Middle School
High : Newell-Fonda High School

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