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Elementary· 27 schools in district

NEWPORT ELEMENTARY

851 6TH AVE, NEWPORT, MN 55055South Washington County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
271
Students
Total enrolled
$17,728
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 24% vs nat'l
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 271 students in grades PK–05 in NEWPORT, Minnesota.
24% above average funding
District spends $17,728 per pupil, 24% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NEWPORT ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in NEWPORT, Minnesota, serving grades PK–05 with 271 students. The district invests $17,728 per student — 24% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at NEWPORT ELEMENTARY

271
Total Students
10.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution126 male · 145 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 168 students
Student Composition
19%
43%
10%
17%
11%
Asian19%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black17%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 273381001541

Academic Outcomes at NEWPORT ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 70th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55055

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,728Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,728
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,800
Student Support$3,368
Administration$2,127
Operations$2,659
Other$1,773
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,728 spent per student, an estimated $7,854 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
34%
State government
59.0%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal programs
6.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,728/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARYGREY CLOUD ELEMENTARYValley Crossing ElementaryGORDON BAILEY ELEMENTARY
+11 more
↓
Middle
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLWOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOLOLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLCOTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLWoodbury High SchoolPark High SchoolSouth Washington Alternative HS
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Washington County Schools →
Phone: (651)425-4301
NCES ID: 273381001541
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEWPORT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Washington County Schools
High
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
2,021 students · 09–12
15% FRL
High
Woodbury High School
1,979 students · 09–12
● 46 opp21% FRL
High
Park High School
1,938 students · 09–12
● 50 opp33% FRL
Mid
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,145 students · 06–08
● 46 opp14% FRL
Mid
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,108 students · 06–08
● 46 opp24% FRL
Mid
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
969 students · 06–08
● 50 opp36% FRL
Mid
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
924 students · 06–08
● 50 opp33% FRL
Elem
LIBERTY RIDGE ELEMENTARY
788 students · KG–05
13% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
851 6TH AVE, NEWPORT, MN 55055
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.