Enrollment
214
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newland, NC
Newland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Newland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370030000088
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newland Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Newland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 76.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Newland, NC.
School address
District: Avery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370030000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.1%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newland Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newland Elementary
Newland Elementary is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Newland, North Carolina, enrolling 214 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Newland Elementary is leaner than roughly 88% of North Carolina schools and 25% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 214 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (43%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Avery County Schools spends $15,311 per pupil, 27% above the North Carolina average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newland's public schools, it stands alongside Marjorie Williams Academy (130 students): Newland Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.9:1 vs 7.2:1).
Avery County Schools also operates Avery County High (542 students) and Cranberry Middle (202 students) alongside Newland Elementary.
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 Newland Elementary compares
Newland Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.1% | ▲ 15% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,311
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Newland Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avery County Schools, which includes Newland Elementary.
$15,311
Per student
+27%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 50.1%
Federal 18.9%
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 Newland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranberry Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Trail Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossnore Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Newland
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newland Elementary
How many students attend Newland Elementary?
Newland Elementary has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newland, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newland Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 24% 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 Newland Elementary?
76.1% of students at Newland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Newland Elementary is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Newland, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newland Elementary?
Newland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Newland Elementary rank among schools in Newland?
By Resource Investment Index, Newland Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Newland, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newland on the city page.
Is Newland Elementary a good school?
Newland Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of North Carolina 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 Avery County Schools?
Besides Newland Elementary, Avery County Schools also operates Avery County High (542 students), Cranberry Middle (202 students), and Freedom Trail Elementary (202 students). See the Avery County Schools district page for the complete list.
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