At a glance
Reported students
316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 196 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
316
Newport City Elementary School: 316 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. 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
- 339
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about Newport City Elementary School
Newport City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Newport. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Newport City School District. NCES reports 316 students for 2024–25.
Among 196 elementary schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 175.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Vermont median of 11.3:1 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 (88.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Newport City Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.81 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 2 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White88.3%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Public schools near Newport City Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Country Career Center High · North Country Union High School District | 09–12 | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| North Country Union High School High · North Country Union High School District | 09–12 | 678 | 0.6 mi |
| Derby Elementary School Elementary · Derby School District | PK–06 | 485 | 5.3 mi |
| Newport Town School Elementary · Newport Town School District | PK–06 | 120 | 5.6 mi |
| Coventry Village School Elementary · Coventry School District | PK–08 | 123 | 6.7 mi |
| Orleans Elementary School Elementary · Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District | KG–04 | 132 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Newport City Elementary School
What grades does Newport City Elementary School serve?
Newport City Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newport City School District.
How many students attend Newport City Elementary School?
Newport City Elementary School reported 316 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 196 Vermont elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 339 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Newport City Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 316 students and 35.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Newport City Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Newport City Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Newport City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Newport City Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82% 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 City Elementary School in?
Newport City Elementary School is part of Newport City School District, based in Newport, VT, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Newport City Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Country Career Center (0.6 mi), North Country Union High School (0.6 mi), Derby Elementary School (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.