- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Newton, TX
Newton H S
Federal NCES profile for Newton H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483273003615
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton H S has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Newton H S grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 483273003615 · Newton, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 9.1:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton El (359 students)
Newton H S grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Newton H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton El
Newton El
359 students
- Newton Middle
Newton Middle
292 students
- This school
Newton H S
283 students
What this shows Newton H S reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton H S compares
Newton H S is a growing 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Newton H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton H S
How many students attend Newton H S?
Newton H S has 283 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton H S is 9.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 42% 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 H S?
68.6% of students at Newton H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton H S?
The largest demographic group at Newton H S is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Newton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton H S?
Newton H S 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 H S rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton H S 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 H S, Newton Isd also operates Newton El (359 students) and Newton Middle (292 students). See the Newton Isd district page for the complete list.