- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, KY
Newport Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Newport Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210444001099
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 87.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport Primary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Primary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Newport, KY.
School address
District: Newport Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210444001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Newport Primary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 210444001099 · Newport, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 9.7:1 · 87.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (521 students)
Newport Primary School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 396 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Newport Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
521 students
- Newport Interm
Newport Intermediate School
374 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newport Primary School compares
Newport Primary School is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 9% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 16.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Newport Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport Intermediate 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- 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 other schools in Newport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Newport Primary School
How many students attend Newport Primary School?
Newport Primary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, KY. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Primary School is 9.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 38% 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 Primary School?
87.3% of students at Newport Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Newport Primary School is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Newport, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Primary School?
Newport Primary 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 Primary School rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Primary School ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in Newport on the city page.
What other schools are in Newport Independent?
Besides Newport Primary School, Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students), Newport Intermediate School (374 students), and Newport School of Innovation (46 students). See the Newport Independent district page for the complete list.