NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AT FORT WORTH

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON

6801 MEADOWBROOK DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76112

niafw.newmanacademy.org

Charter School 212 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Newman International Academy at Fort Worth is a tuition-free, public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, globally-minded curriculum rooted in the "Newman Way." The academy is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while prioritizing character development, integrity, and personal responsibility. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured environment, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for success in higher education and as contributing members of a global society.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a supportive community culture that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. The Fort Worth campus offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to develop leadership skills and well-rounded interests. By integrating a focus on lifelong learning and ethical growth, Newman International Academy strives to empower its students to reach their full potential, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of a competitive, diverse world.

212

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY AT FORT WORTH
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	62
Black	124
Asian	4
Two or More	9

Black
124 (58.5 %)
Hispanic
62 (29.2 %)
White
13 (6.1 %)
Two or More
9 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.9 %)

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:	(817)655-2255
Website:	http://niafw.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 38

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 11