Enrollment
663
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480142112625 Charter school
Newman International Academy of Arlington — Arlington, TX
Federal NCES profile for Newman International Academy of Arlington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman International Academy of Arlington compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Newman International Academy of Arlington reports 663 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Texas average and 21% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 265 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Newman International Academy of Arlington spends $9,406 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.4% from local sources (property taxes), 87.6% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newman International Academy of Arlington compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$9,406
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 265 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 663 Top 69% in Texas — larger than 31% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.5% +1% vs state
NCES ID 480142112625
Student demographics
African American 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
White 18.6%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 49.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 265:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman International Academy of Arlington, which includes Newman International Academy of Arlington.
$9,406
Per student
-45%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Newman International Academy of Arlington
How many students attend Newman International Academy of Arlington?
Newman International Academy of Arlington has 663 students enrolled. It is a other school in ARLINGTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy of Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International Academy of Arlington is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newman International Academy of Arlington?
62.5% of students at Newman International Academy of Arlington 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?
The largest demographic group at Newman International Academy of Arlington is African American at 49.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in ARLINGTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman International Academy of Arlington?
Newman International Academy of Arlington has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.