For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 417 students in Newell, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA are Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Newell, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newell-fonda Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Newell-fonda Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Newell, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: PK-K
| 6 students
205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Grades: 4-5
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newell, IA include Newell-fonda Elementary School and Newell-fonda Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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