- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elmhurst, NY
Newtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Newtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360009802038
👥 S:T ratio 27
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newtown High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newtown High School has class sizes larger than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #24 · New York
NCES ID 360009802038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+161 students YoY
Newtown High School grew from 1,731 students in 2022-23 to 1,892 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 113.8 → 122.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+161 students YoY 360009802038 · Elmhurst, NY High · LARGE · TRAD
2,072 enr · 18.3:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students)
Newtown High School grew from 1,731 students in 2022-23 to 1,892 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 113.8 → 122.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Newtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Is 61 Leonardo
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
2,131 students
- This school
Newtown High School
2,072 students
- Aviation Caree
Aviation Career and Technical Education High School
1,924 students
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland High School
1,711 students
- Is 73 Frank Sa
Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the)
1,581 students
- Ps 19 Marino J
Ps 19 Marino Jeantet
1,506 students
What this shows Newtown High School reports 2,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newtown High School compares
Newtown High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 34% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,072 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,072
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 96% in New York - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
Asian 20.7%
White 4.2%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Newtown High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Newtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aviation Career and Technical Education High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grover Cleveland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 73 Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School (the) | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 19 Marino Jeantet | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,581
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,506
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~2,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newtown High School
How many students attend Newtown High School?
Newtown High School has 2,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elmhurst, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,731 (2022-23) → 1,892 (2023-24), up 161.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newtown High School is 18.3:1, which is 55% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newtown High School?
75.3% of students at Newtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Newtown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newtown High School?
Newtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Newtown High School rank among high schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Newtown High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Elmhurst, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Elmhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #24?
Besides Newtown High School, New York City Geographic District #24 also operates Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci (2,131 students), Aviation Career and Technical Education High School (1,924 students), and Grover Cleveland High School (1,711 students). See the New York City Geographic District #24 district page for the complete list.