New London Comm School District, IA

Original Research by School Decision on New London Comm School District

The New London Community School District is a small, rural public school system in Henry County that serves roughly six hundred students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates two schools: Clark Elementary School and New London Jr-Sr High School.

Academically, the district performs at a level that lands above the midpoint among Henry County’s three districts on overall proficiency. On the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, about seven in ten students scored proficient or above in math across grades three through eight, an encouragingly strong result. The English language arts proficiency rate for those same grades settled at a solid level, while the science proficiency rate for that grade band was lower. A parent may want to ask the district for more detail about science instruction at the elementary and middle school levels to understand that gap.

The student body is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students. A very small number of Asian students also attend. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals was not available, so the economic profile of the student population is unclear from the records at hand. The district reports no information on the percentage of students with individualized education programs or English learners, making it difficult to assess the scope of special education and language support services the district provides.

The chronic absenteeism rate for the district places it below the midpoint among the county’s districts, meaning a larger share of students than in some neighboring districts are missing significant amounts of school. This is a soft spot worth exploring directly with the district, as it can affect continuity of learning and academic progress for those students.

Housing in the broader area the district covers is more affordable than the national average, with a weighted home value below the state benchmark. The district’s zip codes include New London, Danville, Mount Pleasant, Mount Union, and West Point, meaning residents in those communities are part of this system. The district’s per-pupil current spending sits in the upper range among Henry County’s districts, indicating the district puts a relatively high level of financial resources into each student compared to its neighbors.

A search for recent district-level changes or initiatives did not turn up much of lasting impact publicly reported. The district appears to be operating on a stable footing without major recent reorganizations, bond issues, or program launches that would reshape the experience for an incoming family.

No graduation rate data was available for this district, and since the district does serve high school grades, its absence is a gap worth noting. A parent looking at the high school experience may want to ask the district directly about its graduation rate, college-going rate, and the pathways available through New London Jr-Sr High School. The high school building also serves middle grades, so families with students in that age range will find their children under the same roof as older teens.

Overall, this is a small rural district with academic proficiency that holds up well in math and English language arts compared to others in Henry County, a relatively high spending level per student, and a clear weakness in chronic absenteeism. Families considering a move into the area will find housing that is below the state average in cost, with the district drawing from a handful of small towns and rural areas. The lack of publicly reported data on economic need, special education, and English learner populations means a parent should expect to ask direct questions before making a decision.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

600

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 4%

White 88%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

62%

79%

Gr 4

63%

90%

Gr 5

52%

53%

Gr 6

70%

71%

Gr 7

47%

62%

Gr 8

73%

78%

Gr 38

62%

73%

Math

Gr 3

69%

83%

Gr 4

53%

72%

Gr 5

67%

56%

Gr 6

65%

82%

Gr 7

73%

85%

Gr 8

55%

87%

Gr 38

63%

76%

Science

Gr 5

71%

38%

Gr 8

73%

74%

Gr 38

72%

53%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Clark Elementary School

New London Jr-Sr High School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

70%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

68%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

61%

Grades 3-8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$194,395

Year-over-year change+4.1%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$185K to $242K

vs. state typical0.83x

vs. national typical0.53x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
52645	New London	$185K	+3.2%	74.4%
52644	Mount Union	$209K	+3.6%	12.1%
52623	Danville	$237K	+10.6%	10.5%
52641	Mount Pleasant	$195K	+2.9%	1.7%
52656	West Point	$242K	+11.2%	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$981/mo

Home price / national median income2.3x

Comparison

State typical home value$234,891 (+3.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.