- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensboro, NC
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch
Federal NCES profile for Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370192002988
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools.
- #24 of 33
- schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch ranks #24 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192002988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 370192002988 · Greensboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.5:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 326
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch
326 students
What this shows Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch compares
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 16% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
African American 27.3%
White 14.1%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
698 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rankin Elementary
Standard public school
673 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Julius I Foust Elementary
Standard public school
661 students 36.7:1 students per teacher
David D Jones Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch
How many students attend Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch?
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch?
99.2% of students at Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch?
The largest demographic group at Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch?
Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch rank among schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch ranks #24 of 33 schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Doris Henderson Newcomers Sch, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.