Enrollment
476
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
Federal NCES profile for Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142113516Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins ranks #26 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
NCES ID 480142113516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 476 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #924, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% 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 of Arlington Gibbins.
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 of Arlington Gibbins compares
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.4% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 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 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 20.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman International Academy of Arlington, which includes Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins.
$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 of Arlington Gibbins Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International at Cedar Hill | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Pioneer | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Fort Worth | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Mansfield | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins'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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins
How many students attend Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins?
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 of Arlington Gibbins?
47.4% of students at Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins?
The largest demographic group at Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins is African American at 39.5% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins?
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins ranks #26 of 63 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 schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins a good school?
Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 of Arlington Gibbins, 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 at Pioneer (306 students). See the Newman International Academy of Arlington district page for the complete list.
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