Serving 79 students in grades 4-5, Newell-fonda Upper Elementary 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
10%
Black
(15-16)1%
6%
White
(15-16)79%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School?
79 students attend Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School?
Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School offer ?
Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School part of?
Newell-fonda Upper Elementary Elementary School is part of Newell-Fonda Community School District.
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