NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEWPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NEWPORT, AR with about 715 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 50 teachers, NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 1700 Commerce Blvd in Newport, Arkansas, and serves as a primary educational facility within the Newport School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing fundamental academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for long-term success. By maintaining a focus on core subjects, the school aims to prepare children for their future transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Newport School District, the elementary school works to engage both students and the local community through various educational initiatives and resources. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates, school calendars, and administrative information through the district’s official website at http://www.newportschools.org. The school remains committed to providing a structured, safe, and encouraging atmosphere that reflects the educational values of the Newport community.

For more information, contact NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 523-1351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1700 COMMERCE BLVD
NEWPORT, AR 72112
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NEWPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWPORT, AR with about 715 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
715
Teachers:
50.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 715 students

White
47.1%
Black or African American
40.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
0.8%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.