Newton By The Numbers
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To determine which elementary school your child or children attend, use this link:
If your address does not respond to a search, or your school does not appear, please contact the Newton Community School District Office.
December 18, 2023 Adopted Boundary Plan
The Newton school board approved the recommendation to move forward with reducing from four elementary attendance centers to two. Therefore, the boundary will need to be changed for the transition.
POLICY DISCLAIMER: Grade configuration is an operational decision made by the superintendent and the administration team. The Board of Education establishes the attendance boundaries and is seeking public input on the different boundary concepts.
Building Configurations:
Approved District Boundary Plan
The Newton Community School Board approved the boundary map for the upcoming two school years, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026, as well as the final boundary plan, 2026/2027, on March 25, 2024. You can view the presentation here.
Board Approved Map 2024/25 & 2025/26:
Boundary Decision Timeline:
November 13, 2023 - Planning for the Future
December 11, 2023 - Enrollment Analysis
January 3, 2024 - Boundary Admin Meeting #1
January 17, 2024 - Boundary Admin Meeting #2
February 12, 2024 - Public Input Meeting
February 13, 2024 - Public Input Meeting
February 12, 2024 - Public Input Survey Opens
February 20, 2024 - Public Input Survey Closes
February 21, 2024 - Boundary Admin Meeting #3
March 25, 2024 - Board of Education Meeting, Adopt Boundary Plan
Drive-in theater
Square miles of city
Displays of public art & sculpture
Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home — you’ll want to get to know Newton. Our community vision statement is “Newton Shines Bright: Newton is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa, and a place to call home.”