Enrollment
26
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, KY
Newport Regional School
Federal NCES profile for Newport Regional School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210444002401
👥 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 Regional School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 26
- students enrolled
Newport Regional School has class sizes larger than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Regional School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Newport, KY.
School address
District: Newport Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210444002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport Regional School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport Regional School
Newport Regional School is a small combined-grade school in Newport, Kentucky, enrolling 26 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26:1 is larger than about 98% of Kentucky schools and 71% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Kentucky schools, with 26 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
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 Regional School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26:1 vs 9.5:1).
Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students) and Newport Intermediate School (374 students) alongside Newport Regional 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 Regional School compares
Newport Regional 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 | 26:1 | ▲ 71% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
26:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 98% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
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 46.2%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Newport Regional School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport Independent, which includes Newport Regional 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 Regional School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport School of Innovation | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport Regional 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
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 46:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~26 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newport Regional School
How many students attend Newport Regional School?
Newport Regional School has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Newport, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Regional School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Regional School is 26:1, which is 71% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newport Regional School?
The largest demographic group at Newport Regional School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Newport, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport Regional School?
Newport Regional School 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 Regional School rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport Regional School ranks #4 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 Regional School a good school?
Newport Regional School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Regional School, Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students), Newport Intermediate School (374 students), and Newport Primary School (369 students). See the Newport Independent district page for the complete list.
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