Julian Newman Elementary School ranked #170 statewide in 2023, improving from #274 in 2018 and consistently placing in the top 20% of Alabama public schools for overall performance.
Math proficiency ranged between 45%–49% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 65%–69%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment increased from 288 students in 2019 to 371 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 42%, reflecting a diverse student body in this Athens, AL public elementary school serving grades PK–3.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, with 382 total students and 22 teachers, supporting early childhood education from pre–kindergarten through grade 3.
Science proficiency remained approximately equal to the state average, at 40% in 2022 compared to the state's 38%, showing stable performance in core academic subjects over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Julian Newman Elementary School serves the northeast part of Athens, AL, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.3 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Julian Newman Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Julian Newman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Julian Newman Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #170 out of 1,275 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Julian Newman Elementary School?
409 students attend Julian Newman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Julian Newman Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Julian Newman Elementary School?
Julian Newman Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Julian Newman Elementary School offer ?
Julian Newman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
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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