- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, TX
Newman International Academy at Pioneer
Federal NCES profile for Newman International Academy at Pioneer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480142113511Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman International Academy at Pioneer earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 16
- middle schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 51:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman International Academy at Pioneer has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy at Pioneer ranks #1 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
NCES ID 480142113511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Newman International Academy at Pioneer grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+59.8%).
Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 7.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 480142113511 · Arlington, TX Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
306 enr · 51:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Newman International at Cedar Hill (897 students)
Newman International Academy at Pioneer grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (+59.8%). Teacher FTE added 6.6 → 7.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Newman International Academy at Pioneer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newman Interna
Newman International at Cedar Hill
897 students
- Newman Interna
Newman International Academy of Arlington
663 students
- Newman Interna
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
476 students
- This school 306
Newman International Academy at Pioneer
306 students
- Newman Interna 255
Newman International Academy at Fort Worth
255 students
- Newman Interna 233
Newman International Academy of Mansfield
233 students
What this shows Newman International Academy at Pioneer reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newman International Academy at Pioneer compares
Newman International Academy at Pioneer is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51:1 | ▲ 247% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51:1
students per teacher
- 247% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.6%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Newman International Academy at Pioneer is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newman International Academy of Arlington reports $11,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newman International Academy at Pioneer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International at Cedar Hill | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Fort Worth | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Mansfield | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman International Academy at Pioneer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newman International Academy at Pioneer
How many students attend Newman International Academy at Pioneer?
Newman International Academy at Pioneer has 306 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Pioneer?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy at Pioneer is 51:1, which is 247% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 225% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newman International Academy at Pioneer?
50.0% of students at Newman International Academy at Pioneer 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 Pioneer?
The largest demographic group at Newman International Academy at Pioneer is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman International Academy at Pioneer?
Newman International Academy at Pioneer has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newman International Academy at Pioneer rank among middle schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy at Pioneer ranks #1 of 16 middle schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Newman International Academy of Arlington?
Besides Newman International Academy at Pioneer, 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.