Enrollment
897
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Hill, TX
Newman International at Cedar Hill
Federal NCES profile for Newman International at Cedar Hill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142113295Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman International at Cedar Hill earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Cedar Hill · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman International at Cedar Hill has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International at Cedar Hill ranks #1 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX.
School address
District: Newman International Academy of Arlington · Texas
NCES ID 480142113295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newman International at Cedar Hill compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newman International at Cedar Hill
Newman International at Cedar Hill is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Cedar Hill, Texas, enrolling 897 students.
At 13.6:1, 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 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 897 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 1,058 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% 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 Academy of Arlington (663 students) and Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins (476 students) alongside Newman International at Cedar Hill.
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 at Cedar Hill compares
Newman International at Cedar Hill on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.1%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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
African American 40.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 14.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Newman International at Cedar Hill is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newman International Academy of Arlington, which includes Newman International at Cedar Hill.
$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 at Cedar Hill Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman International Academy of Arlington | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newman International Academy of Arlington Gibbins | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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 at Cedar Hill'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
- 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 (~897 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newman International at Cedar Hill
How many students attend Newman International at Cedar Hill?
Newman International at Cedar Hill has 897 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Hill, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman International at Cedar Hill?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman International at Cedar Hill is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 at Cedar Hill?
50.1% of students at Newman International at Cedar Hill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman International at Cedar Hill?
The largest demographic group at Newman International at Cedar Hill is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Hill, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman International at Cedar Hill?
Newman International at Cedar Hill has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 at Cedar Hill rank among schools in Cedar Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman International at Cedar Hill ranks #1 of 9 schools in Cedar Hill, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Hill on the city page.
Is Newman International at Cedar Hill a good school?
Newman International at Cedar Hill earns 61/100 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 at Cedar Hill, Newman International Academy of Arlington also operates Newman International Academy of Arlington (663 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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