- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Burlington, NC
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harvey R Newlin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003000200
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvey R Newlin Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Burlington · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvey R Newlin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvey R Newlin Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Harvey R Newlin Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 370003000200 · Burlington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Harvey R Newlin Elementary held near 513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harvey R Newlin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school
Harvey R Newlin Elementary
491 students
What this shows Harvey R Newlin Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harvey R Newlin Elementary compares
Harvey R Newlin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
African American 29.7%
White 10.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Harvey R Newlin Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harvey R Newlin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvey R Newlin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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Eastlawn Elementary
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Grove Park Elementary
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437 students 14.6:1 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harvey R Newlin Elementary
How many students attend Harvey R Newlin Elementary?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Burlington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvey R Newlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvey R Newlin Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary?
99.2% of students at Harvey R Newlin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvey R Newlin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harvey R Newlin Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Burlington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvey R Newlin Elementary?
Harvey R Newlin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Harvey R Newlin Elementary rank among schools in Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvey R Newlin Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Burlington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Harvey R Newlin Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.