Enrollment
293
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newton Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newton Elementary School
Newton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newton, Alabama, enrolling 293 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Newton's public schools, it stands alongside Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students): Newton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 19.9:1).
Dale County also operates Ariton School (887 students) and Gw Long Elementary School (492 students) alongside Newton Elementary School.
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 Newton Elementary School compares
Newton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dale County, which includes Newton Elementary School.
$11,476
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.9%
State 64.6%
Federal 13.5%
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 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
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Newton on the city page.
Is Newton Elementary School a good school?
Newton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama 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 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.
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