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#940 of 1,284 schools in KY

Newport Primary School

Elementary School · Newport Independent · Newport, KY

A Newport Independent elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1102 York Street, Newport, KY 41071

  • Math 52% proficient (2010)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2010)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change-5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2010
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2010 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2010 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2010 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2010 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$22,298
Chronic Absenteeism18.2%

Students at Newport Primary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2010 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency52%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2010 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2010 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 52% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).

Show all 2 years by subject
2009
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)

Based on 4 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

90.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Newport Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Cincinnati map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 84Very Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,175/100K

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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

$58,329

Median home value

$186,000

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

52.3%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Newport School of InnovationEnrollment path unverified4.3K–120.3 mi46Compare →
Holy Trinity SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–80.4 mi98Compare →
Trent Montessori PreschoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi10Compare →
Biggs Early Childhood Education CtrEnrollment path unverified3.7PK1.0 mi246Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Newport Independent

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$22,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newport Primary School is listed in Newport Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newport Primary School

Newport Primary School is a public elementary school in Newport, KY, part of Newport Independent, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #940 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newport Primary School

What grades does Newport Primary School serve?

Newport Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend Newport Primary School?

Newport Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newport Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newport Primary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newport Primary School rank in KY?

Newport Primary School ranks #940 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Newport Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newport Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newport Primary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).

Is Newport Primary School a charter school?

No, Newport Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newport Primary School a Title I school?

No, Newport Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newport Primary School?

90.9% of students at Newport Primary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.2%
Area population (ZIP 41071)
19,662
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
39.3
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 · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 41071; 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, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24

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