Newport Primary School

369 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Newport Primary School, located at 1102 York St in Newport, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Newport Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of its youngest students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic base in core subjects while emphasizing social-emotional growth, helping children transition successfully into their early elementary years.

Beyond its academic focus, Newport Primary School plays a vital role in the neighborhood by encouraging parent and community involvement. The school prides itself on creating a welcoming atmosphere where diversity is valued and student success is the primary objective. By leveraging resources within the Newport Independent system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive, both inside and outside the classroom.

369

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	85
Black	69
Two or More	62
American Indian	3

White
150 (40.7%)
Hispanic
85 (23.0%)
Black
69 (18.7%)
Two or More
62 (16.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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 Independent
Phone:	(859)292-3011
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
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 59

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 105