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Newport Elementary

Summary:

Newport Elementary is a public elementary school located in Newport, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 271 students. The school is part of the South Washington County Schools district, which is ranked 135 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newport Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 42.8% White, 16.61% African American, 10.33% Hispanic, 18.82% Asian, and 11.07% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Gordon Bailey Elementary and Cottage Grove Elementary. Academically, Newport Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, but the school has shown some strengths, particularly in 5th-grade reading, where it outperforms the district and state. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.85% to 61.99% over the past three years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools.

Interestingly, Newport Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 344 out of 858 Minnesota elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 528 out of 845 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance may be variable and influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. However, the school's diverse student population, low student-teacher ratio, and strong performance in specific areas, such as 5th-grade reading, suggest that there may be opportunities to enhance its overall academic outcomes and better serve the needs of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 851 6th Ave
       Newport, MN  55055-1264

(651) 425-4301

District: South Washington County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,288 Help


Students who attend Newport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Oltman Middle School
High:    East Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
Asian:
18.8%
African American:
16.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62% Help


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Compare Details Newport Elementary ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Newport Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Washington County Schools District. Student population at Newport Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), Asian (18.8%), African American (16.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Washington County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newport Elementary is 10.4, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newport Elementary is $16,288, which is the highest among 16 elementary schools in the South Washington County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newport Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport Elementary 411th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Newport Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Washington County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Washington County Schools 135th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newport Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Newport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.44 583rd 674 13.5%
2004 57.85 327th 676 51.6%
2005 9.87 640th 685 6.6%
2006 37.65 594th 756 21.4%
2007 49.35 490th 777 36.9%
2008 44.02 555th 781 28.9%
2010 41.48 602nd 803 25.0%
2011 41.56 602nd 814 26.0%
2012 38.84 623rd 820 24.0%
2013 54.32 449th 824 45.5%
2014 35.47 621st 826 24.8%
2015 43.13 581st 840 30.8%
2016 45.94 551st 848 35.0%
2017 49.87 513th 853 39.9%
2018 61.89 364th 847 57.0%
2019 50.57 508th 870 41.6%
2021 51.12 506th 869 41.8%
2022 62.72 344th 858 59.9%
2023 45.41 528th 845 37.5%
2024 57.79 411th 881 53.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.80 117th 728 83.9%
2019 57.69 313th 740 57.7%
2021 66.50 195th 683 71.4%
2022 79.55 80th 663 87.9%
2023 55.89 340th 774 56.1%
2024 62.78 268th 793 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Newport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.81 256th 774 66.9%
2019 58.66 380th 787 51.7%
2021 48.63 465th 783 40.6%
2022 71.58 219th 799 72.6%
2023 35.98 551st 787 30.0%
2024 61.37 316th 809 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Newport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 441st 779 43.4%
2019 38.28 570th 798 28.6%
2021 46.76 490th 784 37.5%
2022 47.77 489th 808 39.5%
2023 54.18 392nd 799 50.9%
2024 50.86 451st 826 45.4%
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Rank History for White students at Newport Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.14 292nd 712 59.0%
2019 35.97 544th 722 24.7%
2021 38.94 490th 710 31.0%
2022 74.50 144th 725 80.1%
2023 66.86 197th 712 72.3%
2024 58.07 289th 730 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newport Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 17 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 306 8 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 302 9 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 402 11 1 6 1 n/a n/a -58 363
1992 404 8 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1993 385 10 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 412
1994 384 13 2 7 3 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 383 6 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 383 6 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 388 7 8 12 6 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 314 10 3 10 8 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 320 13 3 8 6 n/a n/a 0 350
2000 289 4 2 12 5 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 281 4 2 22 4 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 216 18 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 260
2003 216 18 3 20 3 n/a n/a 0 260
2004 213 20 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 265
2005 201 31 27 14 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 207 43 34 22 3 n/a n/a 0 309
2007 204 48 34 16 6 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 205 45 36 17 3 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 206 57 41 20 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2010 163 51 21 15 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 156 43 27 23 0 0 10 0 259
2012 157 48 25 30 1 0 17 0 278
2013 140 49 21 28 0 0 15 0 253
2014 142 51 20 38 1 0 20 0 272
2015 139 52 20 34 1 0 20 0 266
2016 151 46 22 41 1 0 22 0 283
2017 159 42 30 41 1 0 24 0 297
2018 168 44 33 29 1 0 23 0 298
2019 155 48 40 24 0 0 23 0 290
2020 157 54 38 23 2 0 31 0 305
2021 123 55 41 25 1 0 21 0 266
2022 115 41 50 25 0 0 25 0 256
2023 116 45 51 28 1 0 30 0 271

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newport Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 17.1 22.1 16.7
1989 326 15.3 21.3 12.9
1990 326 16.0 20.3 17.5
1991 363 15.3 23.7 17.6
1992 424 18.0 23.5 23.8
1993 412 19.8 20.8 23.8
1994 409 23.0 17.8 31.3
1995 407 21.9 18.6 25.8
1996 407 21.9 18.6 25.8
1997 421 22.0 19.1 22.6
1998 345 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 350 26.3 13.3 17.4
2000 312 24.5 12.7 27.9
2001 313 22.6 13.8 24.6
2002 260 18.5 14.1 30.8
2003 260 18.5 14.1 30.8
2004 265 18.0 14.7 32.1
2005 274 18.7 14.7 36.1
2006 309 23.2 13.3 41.1
2007 308 23.9 12.9 39
2008 306 25.5 12.0 37.9
2009 326 25.6 12.7 47.5
2010 251 21.6 11.6 52.6
2011 259 23.9 10.8 51
2012 278 24.5 11.3 60.1
2013 253 26.6 9.4 61.7
2014 272 27.6 9.8 56.3
2015 266 28.0 9.5 54.9
2016 283 27.0 10.4 61.5
2017 297 27.9 10.6 59.6
2018 298 26.9 11.0 56.7
2019 290 26.4 10.9 52.1
2020 305 24.7 12.3 46.2
2021 266 23.3 11.3 39.8
2022 256 22.8 11.1 42.2
2023 271 26.0 10.4 62

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 17.1 22.1 16.7
1989 326 15.3 21.3 12.9
1990 326 16.0 20.3 17.5
1991 363 15.3 23.7 17.6
1992 424 18.0 23.5 23.8
1993 412 19.8 20.8 23.8
1994 409 23.0 17.8 31.3
1995 407 21.9 18.6 25.8
1996 407 21.9 18.6 25.8
1997 421 22.0 19.1 22.6
1998 345 n/a 0.0 21.7
1999 350 26.3 13.3 17.4
2000 312 24.5 12.7 27.9
2001 313 22.6 13.8 24.6
2002 260 18.5 14.1 30.8
2003 260 18.5 14.1 30.8
2004 265 18.0 14.7 32.1
2005 274 18.7 14.7 36.1
2006 309 23.2 13.3 41.1
2007 308 23.9 12.9 39
2008 306 25.5 12.0 37.9
2009 326 25.6 12.7 47.5
2010 251 21.6 11.6 52.6
2011 259 23.9 10.8 51
2012 278 24.5 11.3 60.1
2013 253 26.6 9.4 61.7
2014 272 27.6 9.8 56.3
2015 266 28.0 9.5 54.9
2016 283 27.0 10.4 61.5
2017 297 27.9 10.6 59.6
2018 298 26.9 11.0 56.7
2019 290 26.4 10.9 52.1
2020 305 24.7 12.3 46.2
2021 266 23.3 11.3 39.8
2022 256 22.8 11.1 42.2
2023 271 26.0 10.4 62

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Newport Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $16,288

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newport Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 508th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 528th of 845 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Newport Elementary)57.551.1
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)73.764.8
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Newport Elementary)59.642.2
 17.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)62.750.6
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Newport Elementary)6663.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)74.166.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Newport Elementary)61.739.5
 22.2%
   4th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)66.551.2
 15.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Newport Elementary)45.242.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (South Washington County Schools)59.754.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Newport Elementary)59.548.5
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (South Washington County Schools)74.466.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Newport Elementary)40.536.4
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (South Washington County Schools)63.953.3
 10.6%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students290271
 6.6%
African American4845
 6.3%
American Indian01
Asian4051
 27.5%
Hispanic2428
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White155116
 25.2%
Two or More Races2330
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%62%
 9.9%

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Newport Elementary ranks 411th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Newport Elementary.

Students at Newport Elementary are 43% White, 19% Asian, 17% African American, 11% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

Students who attend Newport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oltman Middle School
High : East Ridge High School


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