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Public elementary school · Newport Independent · Newport, Kentucky

Newport Primary School

Newport Primary School rates 5.2, below most Newport Independent elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.2this school

5.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Newport Independent median is 5.8.

#950 of 1,288 schools in Kentucky · Newport Independent: 2 elementary schools rated, median 5.8

The brief

A Newport Independent elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 950 of 1,288 schools in Kentucky and 3 of 4 in Newport Independent.

Newport Primary School is listed in Newport Independent, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math52%160 students tested · state average not published · 2010 EdFacts
Reading52%160 students tested · state average not published · 2010 EdFacts
Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2009, to 52% in 2010, across a 2-year record (2009–2010).2010 EdFacts; 4 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
1.2
50% of the rating
Academics
8.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2010–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

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

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

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Newport Primary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
84
Very Walkable
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,422/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Newport. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Newport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
90.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  6. Newport Primary Schoolthis school
    5.2
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and five rate higher than Newport Primary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #950 of 1,288 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
396
Student-teacher ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Campbell County
Rank in district
#3 of 4
Schools in district
5
District spending per student
$22,298
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 41071)
19,662
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
39.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.