Emerson Hough Elementary School

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/emerson-hough-elementary

224 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Emerson Hough Elementary School, located in Newton, Iowa, is a key component of the Newton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, Emerson Hough aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares children for success in their middle and high school years.

The school is deeply integrated into the Newton community, often leveraging local resources and partnerships to enhance the student experience. With a commitment to modern teaching practices, the staff works to ensure that all students—regardless of their starting point—have access to the tools and instruction necessary to meet rigorous state standards. Through a combination of classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and a focus on community values, Emerson Hough strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their town and beyond.

224

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Hough Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	30
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
150 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (13.4 %)
Two or More
18 (8.0 %)
Black
16 (7.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

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)792-3982
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/emerson-hough-elementary
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 38

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 56