Newell-fonda Elementary School vs. Sioux Central Elementary School
Should you attend Newell-fonda Elementary School or Sioux Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newell-fonda Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Sioux Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newell-fonda Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sioux Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
280 students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#336 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
38
Kindergarten Students
46
46
Grade 1 Students
42
39
Grade 2 Students
29
27
Grade 3 Students
45
22
Grade 4 Students
39
22
Grade 5 Students
41
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
19%
18%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
72%
78%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%