Newport Elementary School

Summary:

Newport Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 656 students in grades PK-5 in Newport, Arkansas. The school is part of the Newport School District, which is ranked 209 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newport Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly below the state averages, often by 10 percentage points or more. Compared to nearby schools like Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary and Weiner Elementary, which have proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points higher, Newport Elementary lags behind in academic performance. However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is slightly better than the nearby Bradford Elementary (15.6) and Tuckerman Elementary (15.1) schools.

Newport Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.37% to 100% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary (45.59%) and Weiner Elementary (19.8%), indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students. While Newport Elementary's spending per student of $11,133 is higher than the nearby Bradford Elementary ($10,226) and Tuckerman Elementary ($9,971) schools, it is lower than Cedar Ridge Elementary ($14,166) and Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary ($14,083).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112

(870) 523-1351

District: Newport School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,133

Students who attend Newport Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Newport High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 675

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

African American:

26.7%

Two or more races:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newport Elementary School ranks worse than 75.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.42. (See more...)

Compare Details Newport Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.25. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.1%), African American (26.7%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport Elementary School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Newport Elementary School employs 44.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport Elementary School is $11,133.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newport Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newport School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport School District 209^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newport Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2013	56.01	242^nd	476	49.2%
2014	52.29	259^th	471	45.0%
2015	41.88	270^th	466	42.1%
2016	47.69	278^th	494	43.7%
2017	48.18	262^nd	485	46.0%
2018	50.51	252^nd	480	47.5%
2019	42.62	314^th	488	35.7%
2021	34.84	350^th	496	29.4%
2022	28.89	368^th	487	24.4%
2023	23.91	394^th	492	19.9%
2024	30.42	376^th	497	24.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Newport Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	48.50	162^nd	312	48.1%
2017	47.26	175^th	315	44.4%
2018	50.25	163^rd	318	48.7%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Newport Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	483	348	1	60	1	2	16	911
2012	464	333	1	57	1	0	21	877
2013	450	313	3	65	0	0	36	867
2014	410	313	5	63	0	0	32	823
2015	382	318	5	63	4	0	34	806
2016	382	296	6	70	1	0	26	781
2017	386	283	7	67	2	0	27	772
2018	337	288	6	59	0	0	25	715
2019	342	280	5	65	0	0	28	720
2020	351	256	7	64	4	0	44	726
2021	295	194	4	58	1	0	36	588
2022	322	184	4	57	0	0	53	620
2023	344	192	4	56	0	0	60	656
2024	352	180	8	60	0	0	75	675

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newport Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	911	65.0	14.0	79
2012	877	64.1	13.6	81.8
2013	867	64.8	13.3	80.9
2014	823	65.3	12.6	84.9
2015	806	64.0	12.5	83.1
2016	781	58.0	13.4	82.8
2017	772	51.2	15.0	27.5
2018	715	50.0	14.2	55
2019	720	56.4	12.7	100
2020	726	52.0	13.9	64.3
2021	588	48.9	12.0	99
2022	620	48.9	12.6	100
2023	656	50.0	13.1	51.4
2024	675	44.2	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newport Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	911	65.0	14.0	79
2012	877	64.1	13.6	81.8
2013	867	64.8	13.3	80.9
2014	823	65.3	12.6	84.9
2015	806	64.0	12.5	83.1
2016	781	58.0	13.4	82.8
2017	772	51.2	15.0	27.5
2018	715	50.0	14.2	55
2019	720	56.4	12.7	100
2020	726	52.0	13.9	64.3
2021	588	48.9	12.0	99
2022	620	48.9	12.6	100
2023	656	50.0	13.1	51.4
2024	675	44.2	15.2	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newport Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,212 (28.9%)	$7,921 (71.1%)	$11,133

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 314^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 394^th of 492 Elementary schools	15.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Newport Elementary School)	70.2	43.5	26.7%
3rd Grade English (Newport School District)	70.2	43.5	26.7%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Newport Elementary School)	60.7	27.1	33.6%
3rd Grade Math (Newport School District)	60.7	27.1	33.6%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Newport Elementary School)	35.7	16.5	19.2%
3rd Grade Science (Newport School District)	35.7	16.5	19.2%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Newport Elementary School)	41.7	13	28.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Newport School District)	41.7	13	28.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Newport Elementary School)	57	49.5	7.5%
4th Grade English (Newport School District)	57	49.5	7.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Newport Elementary School)	32.3	30.6	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Newport School District)	32.3	30.6	1.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Newport Elementary School)	22.6	24.7	2.1%
4th Grade Science (Newport School District)	22.6	24.7	2.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Newport Elementary School)	24.7	31.8	7.1%
4th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	24.7	31.8	7.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Newport Elementary School)	70	63.4	6.6%
5th Grade English (Newport School District)	70	63.4	6.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Newport Elementary School)	28.9	36.6	7.7%
5th Grade Math (Newport School District)	28.9	36.6	7.7%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Newport Elementary School)	27.7	25.6	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Newport School District)	27.7	25.6	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Newport Elementary School)	30	28	2%
5th Grade Reading (Newport School District)	30	28	2%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	720	656	8.9%
African American	280	192	31.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	65	56	13.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	342	344	0.6%
Two or More Races	28	60	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	51.4%	48.6%

Schools Near Newport Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Commerce Blvd	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Newport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 523-1351	675	44	15.2	100.0%	352 (52.1%)	180 (26.7%)	60 (8.9%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (11.1%)	30.4	376^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.3%		23.9	394^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.9%	18	31.3	14.7	29.0		25.4	30.3	18.3	30.2		26.5	30.3	14.6	26.5		24.2	29.3	28.1	20.4		26.1	$11,133	$3,212	$7,921
Tuckerman Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 349-2312	314	27	11.6	99.0%	284 (90.4%)	14 (4.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	46.6	280^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.7%		75.4	115^th of 492 public elementary schools	76.6%	165	30.2	30.7			30.5	30.2	30.6			30.5	44.2	29.0			35.3	51.1	29.1			38.1	$9,971	$2,520	$7,451
Cedar Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 799-8691	279	18	15.5	98.9%	256 (91.8%)	4 (1.4%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	49.8	264^th of 497 public elementary schools	46.9%		60.2	205^th of 492 public elementary schools	58.3%	59	34.9	32.6	27.3		31.3	32.6	32.6	25.5		29.9	34.9	48.9	60.0		48.9	32.6	34.7	27.3		31.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 799-3149	266	18	14.9	30.1%	236 (88.7%)	4 (1.5%)	16 (6.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.6%)	70.8	135^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.8	142^nd of 492 public elementary schools	71.1%	7	47.2	38.6	40.0		41.8	41.6	36.4	40.0		39.1	61.1	50.0	50.0		53.7	41.7	43.2	40.0		41.9	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Weiner Elementary	Public	K-6	313 Garfield St	Weiner	72479	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 684-2252	110	9	12.2	18.2%	85 (77.3%)	3 (2.7%)	16 (14.5%)	1 (0.9%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.4	145^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.8%		89.6	32^nd of 492 public elementary schools	93.5%	113	38.9	40.0	52.6		46.3	38.9	40.0	52.7		44.4	33.4	50.0	73.7		55.6	33.4	60.0	31.6		38.9	$13,430	$2,462	$10,968
Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-6	504 W Main St	Bradford	72020	White County	Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 344-8245	230	19	12.0	106.1%	224 (97.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	11.5	458^th of 497 public elementary schools	7.8%		28.9	374^th of 492 public elementary schools	24.0%	84	12.5	11.7	6.0	13.0	10.7	12.5	14.7	9.1	13.0	12.3	18.8	11.8	6.1	19.4	13.9	18.8	17.6	21.2	22.6	20.0	$10,226	$2,190	$8,036

Frequently Asked Questions about Newport Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Newport Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newport Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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Is Newport Elementary School a good school?

Newport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Newport Elementary School?

Students at Newport Elementary School are 52% White, 27% African American, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Newport Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 675 students attended Newport Elementary School.

What district is Newport Elementary School in?

Newport School District

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