Newport Public School (Closed 2023)

276 Main St Po Box 276
Newport, NE 68759
Newport Public School serves 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
14 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Newport Public School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Newport Public School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newport Public School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Newport Public School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newport Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newport Public School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Newport Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newport Public School?
14 students attend Newport Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Newport Public School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newport Public School?
Newport Public School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newport Public School offer ?
Newport Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Newport Public School part of?
Newport Public School is part of Newport Public School District.

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