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Newton Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
7
Schools
2,809
Students
$14,507
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
54.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
95.2%
Graduation Rate
+8.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newton Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 2,809 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,507 is near the national average for a US public school district. 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Aurora Heights Elementary SchoolKG–04268
Emerson Hough Elementary SchoolKG–04224
Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolPK–04325
Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolKG–04272
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Berg Middle School05–08841
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newton Senior High School09–12818
WEST Academy Alternative School10–1261
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,507Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
32%
State
55.0%
Local (property tax)
32.4%
Federal
12.7%

Funding is shared between state (55%) and local sources (32%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,809
Students
55%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.2%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.2% graduation rate — 8.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton Comm School District?
Newton Comm School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,809 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newton Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 95.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newton Comm School District spend per student?
Newton Comm School District spends $14,507 per pupil — 1% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Newton Comm School District?
55% of students in Newton Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Newton Comm School District?
No, Newton Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newton Comm School District serve?
Newton Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newton Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newton Comm School District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.