Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/woodrow-wilson-elementary

306 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in Newton, Iowa, serving students within the Newton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and active student engagement within the classroom.

The school is recognized for its commitment to the Newton community, working closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond core academics, Woodrow Wilson Elementary offers various resources and opportunities to help students succeed, aiming to prepare them for their future transitions to middle school. By cultivating a welcoming atmosphere, the school prioritizes student well-being and community involvement as integral parts of the overall educational journey.

306

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
241 (78.8%)
Two or More
31 (10.1%)
Hispanic
25 (8.2%)
Black
7 (2.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Comm School District
Phone:	(641)792-7311
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/woodrow-wilson-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 56