Enrollment
255
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth
Federal NCES profile for Newman International Academy at Fort Worth, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142113502Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #15 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth ranks #15 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
NCES ID 480142113502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman International Academy at Fort Worth compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 255 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 701 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #280.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Newman International Academy of Arlington spends $9,398 per pupil, 31% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Newman International Academy of Arlington also operates Newman International at Cedar Hill (897 students) and Newman International Academy of Arlington (663 students) alongside Newman International Academy at Fort Worth.
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 Newman International Academy at Fort Worth compares
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$9,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
White 10.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman International Academy of Arlington, which includes Newman International Academy at Fort Worth.
$9,398
Per student
-31%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 87.6%
Federal 11.0%
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 Newman International Academy at Fort Worth Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International at Cedar Hill | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Pioneer | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Mansfield | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman International Academy at Fort Worth's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~255 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Newman International Academy at Fort Worth
How many students attend Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?
64.6% of students at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?
The largest demographic group at Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman International Academy at Fort Worth?
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Newman International Academy at Fort Worth rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy at Fort Worth ranks #15 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
Is Newman International Academy at Fort Worth a good school?
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Newman International Academy of Arlington?
Besides Newman International Academy at Fort Worth, Newman International Academy of Arlington also operates Newman International at Cedar Hill (897 students), Newman International Academy of Arlington (663 students), and Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins (476 students). See the Newman International Academy of Arlington district page for the complete list.
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