Newport Grammar School

701 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Newport Grammar School, located at 301 College Street in Newport, Tennessee, serves as a cornerstone of the local Cocke County community. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the primary and middle school grade levels. It is recognized for its commitment to academic development, offering a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and preparation for secondary education.

Beyond academics, Newport Grammar School plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of Newport. The school places a significant emphasis on community engagement and character development, often serving as a hub for local events and youth programming. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and a positive school climate, the institution strives to equip its students with the essential skills, discipline, and values necessary for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.

701

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Newport Grammar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	27
Black	22
Asian	28
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
582 (83.0 %)
Two or More
37 (5.3 %)
Asian
28 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.9 %)
Black
22 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Newport
Phone:	(423)623-3811
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 68

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 73