- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newberry, FL
Newberry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newberry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000033
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberry Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Newberry · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberry Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Newberry, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Newberry Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 120003000033 · Newberry, FL Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 17.6:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
Newberry Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Newberry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 651
Newberry Elementary School
651 students
What this shows Newberry Elementary School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newberry Elementary School compares
Newberry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Florida - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 47.0%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Newberry Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newberry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newberry Elementary School
How many students attend Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newberry, FL. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberry Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% 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 Newberry Elementary School?
40.8% of students at Newberry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newberry Elementary School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Newberry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberry Elementary School?
Newberry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Newberry Elementary School rank among public schools in Newberry?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberry Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Newberry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides Newberry Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.