How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lamar School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lamar, Arkansas | Newport, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,268 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lamar School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,438 | $13,298 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.2% | 27.6% |
| State Revenue | 56.5% | 35.7% |
| Local Revenue | 23.2% | 36.7% |
Lamar 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 | Lamar School District | Newport School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 51.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 9.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 13.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.3% | 31.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lamar 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 | 449.7:1 | 303.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.0% | 14.3% |
School Types
Lamar 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.