Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Q: Is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School a good school?

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks 237 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newton, Iowa, serving 272 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Newton Community School District, which is ranked 240 out of 309 districts in the state.

Woodrow Wilson Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 73.2% of 4th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 72.9% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.9 students per teacher over the past three years. However, Woodrow Wilson has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.15%) compared to nearby schools, which may indicate a need for additional resources and support.

While Woodrow Wilson Elementary is a strong-performing school, there are some nearby schools, such as Mitchellville Elementary in the Southeast Polk Community School District, that consistently rank higher and have even stronger academic performance. Nonetheless, Woodrow Wilson's consistent academic achievement and unique demographic profile make it a noteworthy option for families in the Newton area.

Detail:

Public K-4

801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208

(641) 792-7311

District: Newton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,588

Students who attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Berg Middle School
High:	Newton Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Newton Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.1. (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 (86%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 13.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Newton Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Woodrow Wilson Elementary School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is $14,588, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Newton Community School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton Community School District 240^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2019	74.96	130^th	603	78.4%
2021	73.16	134^th	567	76.4%
2022	69.99	175^th	574	69.5%
2023	71.19	153^rd	565	72.9%
2024	61.10	237^th	557	57.5%

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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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	250	13	3	8	0	16	290
2018	231	12	3	10	0	12	268
2019	236	15	4	18	1	10	284
2020	244	6	8	17	1	14	290
2021	233	7	3	14	1	11	269
2022	229	4	4	11	2	11	261
2023	242	5	3	8	2	12	272
2024	222	4	1	11	0	20	258

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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	290	22.0	13.1	51.4
2018	268	22.3	12.0	52.2
2019	284	20.4	13.9	55.3
2020	290	21.3	13.6	50.7
2021	269	22.1	12.1	39.8
2022	261	21.3	12.2	42.9
2023	272	19.5	13.9	55.1
2024	258	18.6	13.8	54.7

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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	290	22.0	13.1	51.4
2018	268	22.3	12.0	52.2
2019	284	20.4	13.9	55.3
2020	290	21.3	13.6	50.7
2021	269	22.1	12.1	39.8
2022	261	21.3	12.2	42.9
2023	272	19.5	13.9	55.1
2024	258	18.6	13.8	54.7

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 Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$415 (2.8%)	$14,173 (97.2%)	$14,588

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 130^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 565 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary School)	78	74.6	3.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)	80.8	70.2	10.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary School)	74.6	88.1	13.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)	81.3	79.4	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodrow Wilson Elementary School)	81.8	73.6	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton Community School District)	76.1	67	9.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodrow Wilson Elementary School)	87.5	83.3	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Newton Community School District)	76.6	72.2	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	272	4.2%
African American	15	5	66.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	18	8	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	236	242	2.5%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.3%	55.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

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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
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-4	801 S 8th Ave West	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-7311	258	19	13.8	54.7%	222 (86.0%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.8%)	61.1	237^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.5%		71.2	153^rd of 565 public elementary schools	72.9%	84	65.0	73.2			80.0	82.1				$14,588	$415	$14,173
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	112 Thomas Jefferson Dr	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-2498	315	23	13.5	53.3%	252 (80.0%)	8 (2.5%)	28 (8.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (7.0%)	56.3	284^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.0%		55.8	279^th of 565 public elementary schools	50.6%	5	63.8	77.3			78.7	72.7				$15,022	$900	$14,122
Emerson Hough Elementary School	Public	K-4	700 N 4th Ave East	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-3982	205	18	11.0	68.8%	141 (68.8%)	14 (6.8%)	27 (13.2%)	3 (1.5%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	15 (7.3%)	45.7	357^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.9%		20.3	480^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.0%	123	57.8	73.7			73.3	72.2				$16,675	$1,246	$15,429
Aurora Heights Elementary School	Public	K-4	310 E 23rd St S	Newton	50208	Jasper County	Newton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 792-7324	260	24	10.7	57.7%	225 (86.5%)	6 (2.3%)	15 (5.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.6%)	63.8	215^th of 557 public elementary schools	61.4%		62.3	222^nd of 565 public elementary schools	60.7%	7	68.1	68.1			89.4	80.9				$14,745	$749	$13,996
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 West Broadway	Colfax	50054	Jasper County	Colfax-Mingo Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 674-3465	402	33	12.2	43.0%	357 (88.8%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.5%)	49.2	336^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.7%		62.1	224^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.4%	112	56.5	78.4	59.2	90.9	71.7	81.1	57.1	86.4	44.9	$10,304	$451	$9,854
Baxter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 227-3102	226	16	14.3	28.3%	216 (95.6%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.3	268^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.9%		53	306^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.8%	38	73.5	78.6	63.9		91.2	82.1	72.2		47.2	$16,144	$695	$15,449
Prairie City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 East Plainsmen Road	Prairie City	50228	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 994-8222	312	24	12.9	27.9%	281 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	5 (1.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	65.8	192^nd of 557 public elementary schools	65.5%		79	90^th of 565 public elementary schools	84.1%	102	69.6	74.7	72.2		73.2	81.3	78.5		76.9	$14,507	$597	$13,910
Monroe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	400 N Jasper	Monroe	50170	Jasper County	PCM Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 994-8222	192	17	11.3	31.8%	183 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)								(n/a)	42.9				57.1					$13,431	$534	$12,897
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School	Public	K-5	12476 Hwy F62 E	Sully	50251	Jasper County	Lynnville-Sully Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 594-4445	224	19	11.5	26.3%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	80.9	65^th of 557 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.3	100^th of 565 public elementary schools	82.3%	35	82.9	86.1	73.2		100.0	94.4	78.0		73.2	$11,124	$439	$10,685
East Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 E Weissenberger	Laurel	50141	Marshall County	East Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 476-3342	284	21	13.4	44.4%	243 (85.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	50.8	322^nd of 557 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.5	393^rd of 565 public elementary schools	30.4%	71	64.2	81.0	76.4		69.8	71.4	63.6		58.2	$12,045	$693	$11,353

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School a good school?

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks 237^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in?

Newton Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?

Students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Berg Middle School
High : Newton Senior High School

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