- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newton, AL
Newton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010105000392
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newton, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Newton Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010105000392 · Newton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Ariton School (887 students)
Newton Elementary School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Newton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ariton School
Ariton School
887 students
- Gw Long Elemen
Gw Long Elementary School
492 students
- Midland City E
Midland City Elementary School
478 students
- Dale County Hi
Dale County High School
437 students
- South Dale Mid
South Dale Middle School
412 students
- This school 293
Newton Elementary School
293 students
What this shows Newton Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Elementary School compares
Newton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,213
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Newton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dale County reports $12,213 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gw Long Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midland City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Newton
3 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton Elementary School
How many students attend Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Newton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Newton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Elementary School?
Newton Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dale County?
Besides Newton Elementary School, Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students), Gw Long Elementary School (492 students), and Midland City Elementary School (478 students). See the Dale County district page for the complete list.