- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Centennial, CO
Newton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080531000885
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newton Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #18 of 24
- public schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Newton Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Middle School ranks #18 of 24 public schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080531000885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Newton Middle School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080531000885 · Centennial, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
781 enr · 18.6:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arapahoe High School (1,748 students)
Newton Middle School held near 784 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Newton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arapahoe High
Arapahoe High School
1,748 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,748 students
- Littleton High
Littleton High School
1,187 students
- This school
Newton Middle School
781 students
- Ford Elementar 653
Ford Elementary
653 students
- Euclid Middle 631
Euclid Middle School
631 students
What this shows Newton Middle School reports 781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newton Middle School compares
Newton Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 781 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
781
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,924
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Newton Middle School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe reports $15,924 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littleton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ford Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Euclid Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,187
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~781 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newton Middle School
How many students attend Newton Middle School?
Newton Middle School has 781 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newton Middle School?
6.4% of students at Newton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newton Middle School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newton Middle School?
Newton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Newton Middle School rank among public schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Newton Middle School ranks #18 of 24 public schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe?
Besides Newton Middle School, Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe also operates Arapahoe High School (1,748 students), Heritage High School (1,748 students), and Littleton High School (1,187 students). See the Littleton School District No. 6 in the County of Arapahoe district page for the complete list.