Enrollment
306
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
51:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+247% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman International Academy at Pioneer compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newman International Academy at Pioneer
Newman International Academy at Pioneer is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run heavy: 51:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 247% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 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 797 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #216.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Pioneer.
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 Pioneer compares
Newman International Academy at Pioneer on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman International Academy of Arlington, which includes Newman International Academy at Pioneer.
$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 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
- 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
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle 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 (~306 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newman International Academy at Pioneer a good school?
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. 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 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.
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