Enrollment
369
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Primary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Primary School
Newport Primary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport, Kentucky, enrolling 369 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, Newport Primary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Kentucky schools and 36% under the state's 15.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.3% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 369 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 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% 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.
Among Newport's public schools, it stands alongside Newport High School (521 students): Newport Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.7:1 vs 9.5:1).
Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students) and Newport Intermediate School (374 students) alongside Newport Primary 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 Primary School compares
Newport Primary 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,597
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport Independent, which includes Newport Primary 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 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
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~369 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newport Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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