Enrollment
429
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Int'l Newcomer Acad
Federal NCES profile for Int'l Newcomer Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970005395
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Int'l Newcomer Acad earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #53 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Int'l Newcomer Acad has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Int'l Newcomer Acad ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970005395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Int'l Newcomer Acad compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Int'l Newcomer Acad
Int'l Newcomer Acad is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Texas schools and 27% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,964 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #659.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 429 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students) and Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students) alongside Int'l Newcomer Acad.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Int'l Newcomer Acad compares
Int'l Newcomer Acad on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 12.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 5.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Int'l Newcomer Acad is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Worth Isd, which includes Int'l Newcomer Acad.
$12,874
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 25.4%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Int'l Newcomer Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Int'l Newcomer Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Int'l Newcomer Acad
How many students attend Int'l Newcomer Acad?
Int'l Newcomer Acad has 429 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Int'l Newcomer Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Int'l Newcomer Acad is 18.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Int'l Newcomer Acad?
82.9% of students at Int'l Newcomer Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Int'l Newcomer Acad?
The largest demographic group at Int'l Newcomer Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Int'l Newcomer Acad?
Int'l Newcomer Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Int'l Newcomer Acad rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Int'l Newcomer Acad ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
Is Int'l Newcomer Acad a good school?
Int'l Newcomer Acad earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Int'l Newcomer Acad, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.
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