Newport Elementary School (Closed 2026)

559 North 5th St
Newport, PA 17074
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 36% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
#1770 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
2%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
14%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
92%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
3.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newport Elementary School's ranking?
Newport Elementary School is ranked #1770 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Newport Elementary School?
436 students attend Newport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Newport Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newport Elementary School?
Newport Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newport Elementary School offer ?
Newport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Newport Elementary School part of?
Newport Elementary School is part of Newport School District.

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