Emerson Hough Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, Iowa 50208 · Newton Comm School District
#349 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#8317 of 50,301 nationally
About Emerson Hough Elementary School
Emerson Hough Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newton, in the Newton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 349th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 336.
There are 5 schools in Newton; Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Emerson Hough Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Emerson Hough Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students · 1.4 km away
Berg Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students · 1.6 km away
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
306 students · 1.9 km away
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
380 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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J C Hoglan Elementary School
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337 students
Wilson Elementary School
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335 students
Kingsley Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Hough Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Hough Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 74.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #349 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Emerson Hough Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Emerson Hough Elementary School ranks #349 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #8317 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Emerson Hough Elementary School?
Emerson Hough Elementary School had 336 students in 2025.
Is Emerson Hough Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Emerson Hough Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Emerson Hough Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Emerson Hough Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.