- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Julian Newman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Julian Newman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010012001475
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian Newman Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian Newman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Newman Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Julian Newman Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010012001475 · Athens, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 19.5:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Julian Newman Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Julian Newman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- This school 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Julian Newman Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Julian Newman Elementary School compares
Julian Newman Elementary 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,561
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Julian Newman Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julian Newman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian Newman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julian Newman Elementary School
How many students attend Julian Newman Elementary School?
Julian Newman Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Newman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Newman Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julian Newman Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Julian Newman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian Newman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julian Newman Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian Newman Elementary School?
Julian Newman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Julian Newman Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Newman Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Julian Newman Elementary School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Intermediate School (641 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.