Below Average
#868 of 1,036 schools in AR
Newport Elementary School
Elementary School · Newport School District · Newport, AR
An elementary school in Newport, AR serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1700 COMMERCE BLVD, Newport, AR 72112
- Math 24% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newport Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newport Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$36,563
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Newport School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newport Elementary School is listed in NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newport Elementary School
Newport Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newport, AR, part of Newport School District, serving approximately 675 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #868 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newport Elementary School
What grades does Newport Elementary School serve?
Newport Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Newport Elementary School?
Newport Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newport Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newport Elementary School rank in AR?
Newport Elementary School ranks #868 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Newport Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newport Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Newport Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Newport Elementary School a charter school?
No, Newport Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newport Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Newport Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Newport Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (870) 523-1351
- Area population (ZIP 72112)
- 11,092
- Area average commute
- 15.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72112; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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