Newport Elementary

nes.carteretcountyschools.org/

645 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Newport Elementary School, located at 219 Chatham Street in Newport, North Carolina, is a dedicated member of the Carteret County Public Schools system. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth for students in their formative years. By emphasizing a strong foundation in core subjects, the school prepares its pupils for success as they transition through the early stages of their academic journeys.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Newport Elementary is committed to building a vibrant school culture that encourages community involvement and student development. The school’s digital presence and integration with the Carteret County district allow families to stay informed about events, resources, and educational standards. With its convenient location in Newport, the school serves as a cornerstone for local families, striving to create a safe, inclusive, and enriching space where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

645

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	65
Black	48
Asian	2
Two or More	71
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
455 (70.5 %)
Two or More
71 (11.0 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.1 %)
Black
48 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Carteret County Public Schools
Phone:	(252)223-4201
Website:	http://nes.carteretcountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 110