Enrollment
170
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, WA
Newport Home Link
Federal NCES profile for Newport Home Link, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530561003802
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Home Link earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.7:1
- large classes for Washington
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Home Link has class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Home Link ranks #2 of 3 schools in Newport, WA.
School address
District: Newport School District · Washington
NCES ID 530561003802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
56.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+222% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Home Link compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Home Link
Newport Home Link is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, Washington, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run heavy: 56.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Washington schools and 222% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 42.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Stratton Elementary (399 students): Newport Home Link is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (56.7:1 vs 13.8:1).
Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students) and Newport High School (281 students) alongside Newport Home Link.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Newport Home Link compares
Newport Home Link on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 56.7:1 | ▲ 222% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 6% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
56.7:1
students per teacher
- 222% above state mean
Top 99% in Washington - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Newport Home Link is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport School District, which includes Newport Home Link.
$17,572
Per student
-10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 64.2%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Newport Home Link Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sadie Halstead Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pend Oreille River School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Home Link's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Newport
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~56.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newport Home Link
How many students attend Newport Home Link?
Newport Home Link has 170 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Newport, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Home Link?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Home Link is 56.7:1, which is 222% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 261% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport Home Link?
42.1% of students at Newport Home Link are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Home Link?
The largest demographic group at Newport Home Link is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Newport, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Home Link?
Newport Home Link has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Newport Home Link rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Home Link ranks #2 of 3 schools in Newport, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Newport Home Link a good school?
Newport Home Link earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newport School District?
Besides Newport Home Link, Newport School District also operates Stratton Elementary (399 students), Newport High School (281 students), and Sadie Halstead Middle School (272 students). See the Newport School District district page for the complete list.
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