NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY WATAUGA

NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF ARLINGTON
7200 DENTON HWY
WATAUGA, TX 76148
Charter School 306 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Newman International Academy at Pioneer, located in Arlington, Texas, is a public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through high school. As part of the broader Newman International Academy system, the school places a heavy emphasis on a "Character First" educational philosophy. Their curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards—often focusing on STEM and college readiness—with the cultivation of core values such as integrity, respect, and leadership.

The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, global-minded community. By integrating project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities, Newman International Academy at Pioneer aims to prepare students not only for university success but also to be responsible, contributing members of society. Their environment is typically structured to provide personalized attention, helping students develop both the intellectual capacity and the ethical foundation necessary to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
306
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
26.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    118 (38.6%)
  • Black
    87 (28.4%)
  • Hispanic
    47 (15.4%)
  • Asian
    37 (12.1%)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.3%)
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)214-2085
Website: http://niame.newmanacademy.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 86
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 18
Grade 6 15
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 7
Gender Ratio
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