Enrollment
374
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Intermediate School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Intermediate School
Newport Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Newport, Kentucky, enrolling 374 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Newport Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 92% of Kentucky schools and 40% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 85.5% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 374 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Newport Independent spends $22,597 per pupil, 71% above the Kentucky average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 374 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students) and Newport Primary School (369 students) alongside Newport Intermediate School.
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 Intermediate School compares
Newport Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport Independent, which includes Newport Intermediate School.
$22,597
Per student
+71%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 38.5%
Federal 23.1%
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 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newport Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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