Emerson Hough Elementary School

700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Emerson Hough Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson Hough Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1041 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55-59%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerson Hough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerson Hough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
13%
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Black
7%
7%
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White
67%
72%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Emerson Hough Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Emerson Hough Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerson Hough Elementary School's ranking?
Emerson Hough Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Emerson Hough Elementary School?
224 students attend Emerson Hough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Emerson Hough Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson Hough Elementary School?
Emerson Hough Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Emerson Hough Elementary School offer ?
Emerson Hough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Emerson Hough Elementary School part of?
Emerson Hough Elementary School is part of Newton Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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