- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Newland Elementary held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 370030000088 · Newland, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · 76.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Avery County High (542 students)
Newland Elementary held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Newland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avery County H
Avery County High
542 students
- This school 214
Newland Elementary
214 students
- Cranberry Midd 202
Cranberry Middle
202 students
- Freedom Trail 202
Freedom Trail Elementary
202 students
- Crossnore Elem 184
Crossnore Elementary
184 students
- Avery Middle 181
Avery Middle
181 students
What this shows Newland Elementary reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newland Elementary compares
Newland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,513
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Avery County Schools reports $15,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~214 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.