NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

2011 S FIELDER RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76013

niaa.newmanacademy.org

Charter School 643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newman International Academy of Arlington (NIAA) is a public charter school serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Located in Arlington, Texas, the school is part of a larger network of Newman International Academies that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum grounded in the "Character Through Literacy" philosophy. The academy prides itself on fostering a disciplined, supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve high academic standards while developing strong moral values and global perspectives.

Beyond its core academics, NIAA offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote holistic development, including athletics, fine arts, and leadership opportunities. The school places a significant emphasis on parental involvement and community partnership, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and students. By blending traditional instructional methods with a focus on character education, the academy strives to prepare its graduates to be responsible, well-rounded citizens in a diverse society.

643

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	145
Black	334
Asian	42
Two or More	18
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Black
334 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
145 (22.6 %)
White
98 (15.2 %)
Asian
42 (6.5 %)
Two or More
18 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Phone:	(682)207-5175
Website:	http://niaa.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 102

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	102
Kindergarten	95
Grade 1	96
Grade 2	97
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	343	53.3%
Male	300	46.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)