NEWPORT ELEMENTARY

nes.sowashco.org/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Newport Elementary, located at 851 6th Ave in Newport, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the South Washington County Schools (District 833) community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong sense of community. By aligning its curriculum with district standards, Newport Elementary focuses on building a solid educational foundation for its diverse student body while encouraging curiosity and lifelong learning.

Beyond its academic programming, the school serves as a central hub for the small community of Newport. It offers various resources and opportunities for family involvement, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Newport Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring that each child feels valued and equipped with the necessary skills to succeed.

264

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NEWPORT ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	28
Black	48
Asian	49
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
111 (42.0%)
Asian
49 (18.6%)
Black
48 (18.2%)
Hispanic
28 (10.6%)
Two or More
23 (8.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	South Washington County Schools
Phone:	(651)425-4301
Website:	http://nes.sowashco.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 19

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 43