NEWPORT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Newport Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newport Independent school district, located in Newport, KY with about 487 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. 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 40 teachers, Newport Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Intermediate School, located at 95 W. 9th Street in Newport, Kentucky, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Newport Independent School District. As an intermediate facility, the school typically focuses on the academic and social development of students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (generally grades 3 through 5). The school is situated in the heart of the Newport community, positioning itself as an accessible neighborhood resource committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.

The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to secondary education. By leveraging its location within the small, tight-knit Newport district, the school works to provide personalized attention and foster strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community. Through a blend of core academic instruction and extracurricular engagement, Newport Intermediate strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally.

For more information, contact Newport Intermediate School at (859) 292-3021 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.