At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
371.5
Newport Primary School: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 289
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Newport Primary School
Newport Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Newport. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Newport Independent. NCES reports 369 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Newport Primary School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.7%
- Hispanic23%
- Black18.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial16.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newport Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Newport Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
374 reported students
Newport High School
High · Grades 07–12
521 reported students
Newport Regional School
High · Grades 06–12
26 reported students
Newport School of Innovation
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Newport Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Intermediate School Elementary · Newport Independent | 03–06 | 374 | 0.3 mi |
| Sixth District Elementary School Elementary · Covington Independent | KG–05 | 454 | 1.2 mi |
| Southgate Public School Elementary · Southgate Independent | PK–08 | 180 | 1.2 mi |
| John G Carlisle Elementary Elementary · Covington Independent | KG–05 | 333 | 1.3 mi |
| Grandview Elementary School Elementary · Bellevue Independent | PK–05 | 251 | 1.4 mi |
| Glenn O Swing Elementary Elementary · Covington Independent | KG–05 | 392 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newport Primary School
What grades does Newport Primary School serve?
Newport Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newport Independent.
How many students attend Newport Primary School?
Newport Primary School reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 289 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newport Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 369 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newport Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newport Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newport Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newport Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Newport Primary School in?
Newport Primary School is part of Newport Independent, based in Newport, KY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newport Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Newport Intermediate School (0.3 mi), Sixth District Elementary School (1.2 mi), Southgate Public School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.