- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairhope, AL
J Larry Newton School
Federal NCES profile for J Larry Newton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010027000660
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Larry Newton School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Fairhope · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J Larry Newton School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Larry Newton School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
J Larry Newton School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010027000660 · Fairhope, AL Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 15.8:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
J Larry Newton School held near 846 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.3 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
J Larry Newton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school
J Larry Newton School
804 students
What this shows J Larry Newton School reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Larry Newton School compares
J Larry Newton School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, J Larry Newton School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Larry Newton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Larry Newton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Fairhope
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~804 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about J Larry Newton School
How many students attend J Larry Newton School?
J Larry Newton School has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairhope, AL. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 846 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Larry Newton School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Larry Newton School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher 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 J Larry Newton School?
42.8% of students at J Larry Newton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Larry Newton School?
The largest demographic group at J Larry Newton School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Fairhope, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Larry Newton School?
J Larry Newton School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 J Larry Newton School rank among public schools in Fairhope?
By Resource Investment Index, J Larry Newton School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Fairhope, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairhope on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides J Larry Newton School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.