Newport Primary School serves 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newport Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Newport Primary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Newport Primary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
16%
11%
White
47%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Newport Primary School often compared to?
Newport Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Intermediate School, Woodfill Elementary School, Moyer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% KY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% KY state average).
How many students attend Newport Primary School?
362 students attend Newport Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Newport Primary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 16% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Primary School?
Newport Primary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Newport Primary School offer ?
Newport Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Primary School part of?
Newport Primary School is part of Newport Independent School District.
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