Enrollment
663
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Newman International Academy of Arlington
Federal NCES profile for Newman International Academy of Arlington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142112625Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman International Academy of Arlington earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman International Academy of Arlington has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy of Arlington ranks #2 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
NCES ID 480142112625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+10% 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
What stands out at Newman International Academy of Arlington
Newman International Academy of Arlington is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Arlington, Texas, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,591 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #89, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Gibbins (476 students) alongside Newman International Academy of Arlington.
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 compares
Newman International Academy of Arlington on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Newman International Academy of Arlington 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 of Arlington.
$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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International at Cedar Hill | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Pioneer | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy at Fort Worth | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Mansfield | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman International Academy of Arlington'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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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 public 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 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
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 (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 of Arlington rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International Academy of Arlington ranks #2 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 a good school?
Newman International Academy of Arlington earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 of Arlington, Newman International Academy of Arlington also operates Newman International at Cedar Hill (897 students), Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins (476 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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