Enrollment
46
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, KY
Newport School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Newport School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210444002493
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newport School of Innovation earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 46:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Newport School of Innovation has class sizes larger than 99% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newport School of Innovation ranks #1 of 4 schools in Newport, KY.
School address
District: Newport Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210444002493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
46:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+203% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newport School of Innovation compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newport School of Innovation
Newport School of Innovation is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Newport, Kentucky, enrolling 46 students.
Class loads run heavy: 46:1 is larger than about 99% of Kentucky schools and 203% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Kentucky average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 46 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 46 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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 School of Innovation is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (46:1 vs 9.5:1).
Newport Independent also operates Newport High School (521 students) and Newport Intermediate School (374 students) alongside Newport School of Innovation.
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 School of Innovation compares
Newport School of Innovation on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 46:1 | ▲ 203% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
46:1
students per teacher
- 203% above state mean
Top 99% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 1% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 46 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport Independent, which includes Newport School of Innovation.
$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 School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newport Regional School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newport School of Innovation'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
- 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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newport School of Innovation
How many students attend Newport School of Innovation?
Newport School of Innovation has 46 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Newport, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport School of Innovation is 46:1, which is 203% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 193% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newport School of Innovation?
89.1% of students at Newport School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newport School of Innovation?
Newport School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Newport School of Innovation rank among schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Newport School of Innovation ranks #1 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 School of Innovation a good school?
Newport School of Innovation earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 School of Innovation, 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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