- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, TX
Newton El
Federal NCES profile for Newton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483273003614
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Newton El shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 483273003614 · Newton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.2:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Middle (292 students)
Newton El shrank from 380 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Newton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Newton El
359 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle
292 students
- Newton H S
Newton H S
283 students
What this shows Newton El reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton El compares
Newton El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$15,983
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
African American 30.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Newton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newton Isd reports $15,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newton H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton El
How many students attend Newton El?
Newton El has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Newton El?
81.8% of students at Newton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton El?
The largest demographic group at Newton El is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Newton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton El?
Newton El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Newton El rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newton Isd?
Besides Newton El, Newton Isd also operates Newton Middle (292 students) and Newton H S (283 students). See the Newton Isd district page for the complete list.