Julian Newman Elementary School

517 Julian Newman Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Julian Newman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Julian Newman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Julian Newman Elementary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
352 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Julian Newman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julian Newman Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#171 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
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40-44%
24%
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55-59%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
1%
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Hispanic
18%
10%
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Black
12%
32%
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White
58%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Julian Newman Elementary School's ranking?
Julian Newman Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Julian Newman Elementary School often compared to?
Julian Newman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhill Elementary School, James L Cowart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Julian Newman Elementary School?
352 students attend Julian Newman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Julian Newman Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julian Newman Elementary School?
Julian Newman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Julian Newman Elementary School offer ?
Julian Newman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Julian Newman Elementary School part of?
Julian Newman Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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