- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Newman School
Federal NCES profile for Newman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000510
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newman School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools.
- #48 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newman School has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newman School ranks #48 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Newman School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 490087000510 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 31.2:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Newman School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 248 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 13.3 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Newman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 405
Newman School
405 students
What this shows Newman School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newman School compares
Newman School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 122% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 122% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.9%
White 23.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Newman School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newman School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newman School
How many students attend Newman School?
Newman School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman School is 31.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newman School?
62.2% of students at Newman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newman School?
The largest demographic group at Newman School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newman School?
Newman School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newman School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Newman School ranks #48 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Newman School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.