NEWPORT COLONY ELEMENTARY - 04

Newport Colony Elementary - 04 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Langford Area School District 45-5 school district, located in Claremont, SD with about 29 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 2 teachers, Newport Colony Elementary - 04 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 Colony Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Claremont, South Dakota. It operates under the Langford Area School District (04), serving a localized community of students. As part of a smaller school system, it focuses on providing fundamental primary education in a close-knit, traditional learning environment characteristic of the region’s agricultural landscape.

Because the school is integrated into the Langford Area School District, its academic programs and administrative resources are aligned with the district's broader goals. Families and community members looking for specific updates regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or district policies can access this information through the official school district website at http://www.langford.k12.sd.us.

For more information, contact Newport Colony Elementary - 04 at (605) 493-6454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.