How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Drew Central School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Monticello, Arkansas | Newport, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,262 | 1,268 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Drew Central School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,666 | $13,298 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.3% | 27.6% |
| State Revenue | 53.6% | 35.7% |
| Local Revenue | 25.1% | 36.7% |
Drew Central School District
Federal State Local
Newport School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Drew Central School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.1% | 51.1% |
| African American | 23.5% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 13.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.8% | 31.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Drew Central School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 5 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.3:1 | 303.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.3% | 14.3% |
School Types
Drew Central School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Newport School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.