NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

691 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newport Elementary School is located at 1700 Commerce Blvd in Newport, Arkansas, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Newport School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term success. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, the school aims to prepare children for their future transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Newport School District, the elementary school works to engage both students and the local community through various educational initiatives and resources. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and administrative information through the district’s official website at http://www.newportschools.org. The school remains committed to providing a structured, safe, and encouraging atmosphere that reflects the educational values of the Newport community.

691

Total Students

45.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	353
Hispanic	65
Black	175
Asian	7
Two or More	90
American Indian	1

White
353 (51.1%)
Black
175 (25.3%)
Two or More
90 (13.0%)
Hispanic
65 (9.4%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(870)523-1311
Website:	http://newportschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 113

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 80