Julian Newman Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Athens, Alabama 35611 · Athens City
#184 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#18581 of 50,301 nationally
About Julian Newman Elementary School
Julian Newman Elementary School is a public elementary located in Athens, in the Athens City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 409 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 184th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 409.
There are 11 schools in Athens; Julian Newman Elementary School ranks 1st of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Julian Newman Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Julian Newman Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Athens Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
474 students · 1.6 km away
Brookhill Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
380 students · 1.6 km away
Athens Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students · 1.9 km away
Athens High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students · 2.5 km away
James L Cowart Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
332 students · 2.5 km away
Athens Intermediate School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
641 students · 2.6 km away
Tanner Elementary School
Tanner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
338 students · 7.0 km away
Tanner High School
Tanner · Public high · Grades 6–12
410 students · 7.1 km away
East Limestone High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,216 students · 12 km away
Johnson Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Prattville Kindergarten School
Prattville · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
408 students
Red Bay Elementary
Red Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Tuskegee · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students
Monroeville Elementary School
Monroeville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students
G W Trenholm Primary School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Julian Newman Elementary School a good school?
Julian Newman Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #184 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Julian Newman Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Julian Newman Elementary School ranks #184 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #18581 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Julian Newman Elementary School?
Julian Newman Elementary School had 409 students in 2025.
Is Julian Newman Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Julian Newman Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Julian Newman Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Julian Newman Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.