- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, KY
Newport Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Newport Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210444001100
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Intermediate School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newport, KY.
School address
District: Newport Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210444001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Newport Intermediate School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 210444001100 · Newport, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 9.1:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (521 students)
Newport Intermediate School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Newport Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
521 students
- This school
Newport Intermediate School
374 students
- Newport Primar
Newport Primary School
369 students
- Newport School 46
Newport School of Innovation
46 students
- Newport Region 26
Newport Regional School
26 students
What this shows Newport Intermediate School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Intermediate School compares
Newport Intermediate School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 44% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
African American 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 16.6%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Newport Intermediate School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Newport Independent reports $22,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newport Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport School of Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Regional School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Intermediate School
How many students attend Newport Intermediate School?
Newport Intermediate School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, KY. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Intermediate School is 9.1:1, which is 40% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport Intermediate School?
85.5% of students at Newport Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Newport Intermediate School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Newport, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Intermediate School?
Newport Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newport Intermediate School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Newport, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport Independent?
Besides Newport Intermediate School, Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students), Newport Primary School (369 students), and Newport School of Innovation (46 students). See the Newport Independent district page for the complete list.