Newton Comm School District

District Overview
Situated at 1302 1st Ave W in Newton, Iowa, the Newton Community School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving children from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Located in a distant town setting within the broader Des Moines–West Des Moines metropolitan area, this non-charter district oversees six operational schools. According to federal dataset records for the 2024–2025 school year, the district educates a total student body of 2,693 learners, consisting of 1,380 male students and 1,313 female students. Enrollment spans across all traditional primary and secondary grade levels, beginning with 90 prekindergarten and 191 kindergarten students up through 203 high school seniors.

To support its student body, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling approximately 808 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes roughly 368 FTE teachers, 90 FTE instructional aides, and 350 FTE support personnel dedicated to administrative, operational, and student assistance roles. Demographically, the student population includes 2,205 White students, 213 Hispanic students, 165 multiracial students, 75 Black students, 19 Asian students, 9 American Indian students, and 7 Pacific Islander students. Families, students, and researchers seeking further information can contact the district administration directly at (641) 792-5809 or explore their online resources at www.newtoncsd.org.
6
Total Schools
2,693
Total Students
368.5
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newton Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White2,205
Hispanic213
Black75
Asian19
Two or More165
American Indian9
Pacific Islander7
  • White
    2,205 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    213 (7.9%)
  • Two or More
    165 (6.1%)
  • Black
    75 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    19 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    9 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Newton Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,693*
Teachers (FTE):368.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in Newton Comm School District
Found 7 Schools